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Doctors who are visiting Australia as locum tenens should take advantage of the beautiful surroundings while spending time away from home. Don't miss out on an exciting adventure scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland.
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has deemed the reef a natural wonder of the world, as it is the largest structure built by living creatures and is visible from the moon.
Its waters are warm and clear, ideal for those who want an aquatic tour of Australia. It is one of the most popular scuba diving destinations in the world because the transparency of the Coral Sea allows for a better look at marine life.
Beginners are encouraged to take a short course designed to teach the basics of scuba diving, so that visitors are able to maximize their enjoyment of the experience by implementing safe practices and being knowledgeable about their surroundings.
Once new divers feel comfortable, they can head out to sea with a tour group to see some of the nearly 16,000 species of fish, coral, mollusks and sponges. The reef is also a breeding ground for humpback whales, sea turtles, dugongs and seabirds.