Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Reaching the Barrier Reef is about a 30-minute boat ride the mainland. We left from the shore near the town of Hopkins.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Clear emerald-blue waters combined with a rather shallow depth near the reef make for great snorkeling conditions.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
A view from our tour boat.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
The reef provides habitat for thousands of creatures.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
The clarity provides a great opportunity to see thousands of fish up close.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Fish living along the southern reef.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
A green moray eel living in the reef.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Guides anchor the boat, then jump in the water to take snorkelers around and tell them about what they're seeing beneath the water's surface.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Fish living in the reef system.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
A southern stingray sits on the sandy bottom.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Snorkeling through the southern reef's emerald clarity.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
A guide shows a conch before rising to the surface to explain its habits.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Our tour had about a dozen people, who were split up between three guides upon reaching our dive spots.
Shaun Hunter
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03/24/2019
Our tour stopped at one of the cayes to allow for drinks and snacks before continuing on to the second dive spot.