Wondering what those white pyramids are? 🤔 When you're enjoying the #GreatBarrierReef World Heritage Area, you might have seen floating buoys like the white one pictured. Each white buoy represents something happening below the surface, and they're what's known as a Reef protection marker. Many fragile reef systems are marked by these buoys, and when joined by an imaginary line of other buoys, they show a no-anchoring area. No-anchoring areas protect coral reefs from anchor damage. This buoy te

Have you ever wondered how corals survive during low tide and intense sunlight? 🤔 This Reel we present a fascinating insight into the world of corals and their unique adaptations to changing environments. Did you know that corals produce a type of mucus or slime that helps protect them from the sun and dehydration during low tide? 🤯🙀🌞 As the tide recedes, corals are exposed to the sun and air, which can lead to dehydration, overheating, and bleaching. To counter this, they release a mucus la