A. Industries have polluted the water, fishing has destroyed sea life and divers have damaged large parts of the coral.
B. The crew were helpful and pleasant and the price was also very reasonable.
C. Altogether, it was a wonderful trip.
D. I’m not sure I would go again.
E. It stretches for 2000 kilometres and is up to 800metres wide .
F. However, I didn’t think I could take part in a dive cruise and not dive.
G. At no point were we permitted to swim away on our own.
H. I was right it was an incredible sight.
A Natural Wonder
When I was asked to visit and write about the Great Barrier Reef,I was thrilled .I had hear reports of damage done by tourism and other industries ,but felt that the Reef would still be a wonderful place to see.(0) H
From the air ,the Great Barrier Reef seems huge .(1)…E……..I wasn’t sure how best to explore such a giant place ,so after I had landed ,I made enquiries and was told the best way to see the Reef is to take a dive cruise .I booked a place on a three-day cruise ,and ,despite warnings about the state of some of these boats ,the boat I was comfortable and clean. (2)….....B.............I was entitled to eight dives plus use of wet suit ,flippers and other equipment, three meals a day and two nights’ accommodation.
Although I have been diving before, I am not an experienced diver.(3)…F……… I was nervous to begin with, but soon felt completely safe .We were divided into groups according to our guides ,we saw given an instructor. They had very stric rules (4)……G………..With our guides ,we saw some amazing sea life including small sharks, crabs and thousands of colourful tropical fish swimming around in the coral .The other divers were friendly and the evenings on board were very pleasant.(5)…C……..
While I was at the Great barrier Reef, it became perfectly clear from the conservation programmes I came across ,that the damage I had heard about had been done .(6)…A………..Environmental groups have done much to stop this damage ,but sadly it continues.
Despite this ,the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful place to go .For me at least it is one of the most significant natural wonders our earth has to offer.