TRAVEL SPECIAL
to go there simply because it’ s the largest reef system in the world doesn’ t really make sense. You fly over much better and less expensive diving in Indonesia and New Guinea in order to get to Australia. The truth is that while the Great Barrier Reef is an astonishing part of the natural world, it is also in crisis, with a large percentage of its reefs bleached and dying. We recommend the temperate seas of south Australia instead, if you’ re passing through. Price range: You’ re looking at £ 3,500 +, with air fare, accommodation and diving fees. �
Below: A leopard moray eel on a Maldivian reef
Bottom: A magnificent sea anemone with its symbiotic friends, the anemonefish
BSAC Travel Partners and Centres
As a member you can make savings with BSAC’ s Travel Partners( bsac. com / travelpartners). From Egyptian liveaboards to worldwide conservation ecoventures, your next diving or snorkelling holiday awaits!
Clubs and training centres usually offer trips too so please do ask. Most of BSAC’ s training centres( bsac. com / divecentres) offer holidays, all members welcome.
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