C. First view of Ingram Island

Earthwatch Expedtion to the Great Barrier Reef

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August 3rd 2008
Journal from fellow Earthwatch volunteer, Lachlan Duff, to be used with any grade levels. Sunday 25/5/2008 Well I am finally in Cairns. After months of preparation and sacrifice I have started the first leg of the expedition. I have packed and repacked my bags more times than I care to remember, but hey, I’m here! The morning for me started at about 5am. I lay awake in bed trying to fa ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Great Barrier Reef

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more