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Great Barrier Reef — One of the seven wonders of the natural world, The Great Barrier Reef, located off the northeastern coast of Australia, is a 1,200-mile-long undersea wonderland of breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and colorful marine life. Palm-fringed tropical islands dot the surface of these turquoise waters.

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For underwater adventures second to none, vividly colored coral reefs, and pristine sand bars for miles.

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