Moving to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef

IntlMOVE will help you with your international move to Australia so you can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef.

More and more people are relocating to Australia because of the fantastic opportunities.

IntlMOVE has helped many individuals ship their household goods and personal effects to Australia.

When you move to Australia with IntlMOVE, one of the attractions you will want to see is the Great Barrier Reef.

People travel from around the world to see the world’s largest reef.

There are over 2,900 reefs that span over 1,600 miles and 900 islands.

The Great Barrier Reef is not only visible from planes flying overhead, but it is also visible from space. 

The Great Barrier Reef is located offshore of Queensland, Australia and has been a World Heritage Site since 1981.

Much of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Although fishing and tourism are limited in some areas to protect the reef, these industries remain an important part of Australia’s economy. 

The Whitsunday Islands and Cairns regions are some of the most popular places for tourism.

When you move to Australia with IntlMOVE, you will want to check out these places to see one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. 

Wildlife in the Great Barrier Reef

When you move to Australia and visit the Great Barrier Reef, there are many marine life animals you will encounter.

Whether you like diving or snorkeling, you will find the activity that is right for you to enjoy the beauty of the ocean. 

There are many endangered species that have made the Great Barrier Reef home, which is one of many reasons government and environmental agencies strive so hard to protect it.

In the Great Barrier Reef, you will see green sea turtles, whales, dolphins, fish and many more amazing creatures.

 What would the Great Barrier Reef be without the fish?

There are over 1,500 different types of fish you will see while exploring the reef.

You will find some of the most unusual and interesting looking fish in the world.

There are six breeds of sea turtles that come to the Great Barrier Reef to breed. 

There are well over 100 species of stingrays, sharks, skates and other interesting fish that live in and around the reef.

Almost 5,000 different type of mollusks and nine species of seahorses have been found.

You will also see saltwater crocodiles amongst the marshes near the reef.

Sea snakes inhabit the reef as well and you will see 17 different types of sea snakes that live in the water. 

The Great Barrier Reef is made of 400 different species of hard and soft coral.

In the inner Great Barrier Reef, you will see the coral spawns in October.

The outer reefs spawn in November and December. 

In addition to the sea life, you will also see mammals and birds that have made the Great Barrier Reef home.

If you are an avid birdwatcher, there are over 215 different species of birds. 

Helping the Great Barrier Reef

There are natural and manmade threats that are impacting the Great Barrier Reef.

Climate change, overfishing, crown-of-thorns starfish and pollution are two major threats affecting the reef.

When you move to Australia with IntlMOVE (www.intlmove.com), there are many ways you can volunteer with organizations that have primary goals of preserving the Great Barrier Reef. 

You will have many opportunities to see the Great Barrier Reef when you move to Australia.

Yu can research different tours and activities that take place at the reef to give you an intimate experience with the natural masterpiece.

There are many things to see when you move to Australia with IntlMOVE, but the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most unique and beautiful things you will see.