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Diving and Snorkelling Safety

scuba divingAs the Great Barrier Reef is situated in the tropical waters of North Queensland, many visitors take the opportunity of exploring this environment and its inhabitants by diving and snorkelling. The Environmental Protection Agency website contains basic information regarding safety on the reef including diving and snorkelling.

Cuts to the skin from coral on the Great Barrier Reef can easily become infected. See Coral Cuts for more information.

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Last Updated: 02 August 2007
Last Reviewed: 02 August 2007