It’s an exciting news amidst all the recent concerns about depleting coral population on the Great Barrier Reef, one of the wonders of our earth. Researchers have recently found a large, detached coral reef, measuring more than 500 meters (1,640 feet) in height, in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia.This is the eighth known detached coral reef in the area, and the first to be discovered in the past 120 years.While little is known about these reefs, scientists have observed that they host an array of marine life.This particular reef doesn’t appear to have been affected by the recent bleaching events at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, according to the lead researcher. A view of the surface of a 500-metre-tall coral reef discovered by Australian scientists, off Austral...
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Due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May 31, 2021. Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. Australia - Sydney Harbor Alternatively, guests can forfeit the bonus FCC offer and request a refund for all money paid on their booking by using this online form. Guests have until November 30, 2020, to elect a refund, or they will automatically receive the default offer listed above. Princess will...
Read MoreRescuers set free around 25 whales on Tuesday that were marooned on a sandbar off the remote west coast of Tasmania in one of Australia’s worst beaching events, and hope to save more in coming days. Government scientists said about 90 of the 270-strong pod of pilot whales have died since they were spotted from the air in shallow water off the rugged coastline on Monday. 270-strong pod of pilot whales marooned on a sandbar. Reuters Footage showed large numbers of the animals prone on a wide sandbar at Macquarie Harbour, about 200 kms (120 miles) northwest of the state capital Hobart, while others floundered in slightly deeper water. Rescuers had to get in the icy water to attach the whales, a species of oceanic dolphin that grow to 7 metres (23 ft) long and can weigh up to 3 to...
Read MoreBecause of very fluid worldwide pandemic situation, travel industry, especially the cruise industry is finding it very hard to plan for the coming months. This is one segment of the travel sector, which has suffered a lot and which does not see any relief in the foreseeable future. That is the reason that postponements have become order of the day. In past few days at lease three cruise lines have delayed their return to sea in Australia. P&O Cruises Australia has extended its rolling pause in operations from Australia to 2 December this year as the cruise line continues to take guidance from authorities, public health experts and society on restarting sailing. P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said extending the rolling pause until 2 December (inclusive) – and the start of s...
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