For many of us the Great Barrier Reef conjures up images of beautiful clear waters teeming with colourful fish and coral of every shape, colour and form imaginable. Yet there is so much more to the Great Barrier Reef; it's a massive, complex ecosystem, and one that has gone through enormous changes throughout the history and evolution of our planet. Produced in partnership with the BBC's The Great Barrier Reef television series, this book takes you on a journey along 2,300km of Australia's north-eastern coastline, through the diverse range of habitats that make up this extraordinary water world. Along the way, discover how the Great Barrier Reef was formed, learn about life on the Reef and meet the plants and animals that inhabit it. The Great Barrier Reef also looks at the environmental challenges facing this incredibly delicate ecosystem, and what the future may hold. Illustrated in spectacular full-colour photography throughout, The Great Barrier Reef features hints and tips on how to make the most out of any trip to the Reef along with a separate, pull-out map, making it the ultimate guide to one of the most treasured natural wonders of the world.
