| With the many wonderful things that can be | | | | Dangerous Marine Animals To Watch Out For |
| expected at the Great Barrier Reef who would | | | | Be on your guard and always watch out for |
| not be interested to book that flight? However | | | | these dangerous marine animals whether you are |
| before you pick up the phone you should know | | | | swimming, |
| that the reef is also full of dangerous marine | | | | Irukandji Jellyfish are small but very dangerous |
| animals. | | | | jellyfish that can be found at the deep waters of |
| Accidents at the Great Barrier Reef can happen | | | | the reef but currents can sweep them to the |
| but there are safety precautions that you should | | | | shore. They usually are abundant in the summer |
| be aware of because the next life that you save | | | | months between November and March. |
| could be your own. Remember, "An ounce of | | | | It's usually the divers, swimmers, and snorkelers |
| prevention is better than a pound of cure." | | | | who are at high risk. This is an animal to watch |
| Safety At The Beach | | | | out for because its sting is strong enough to send |
| Always read the warning signs at the beaches | | | | an adult person into the hospital. |
| secluded or otherwise at the Great Barrier Reef. | | | | Box Jelly Fish is a transparent pale blue creature |
| Be aware of what and what not to do or what | | | | that comes in abundance around the time of the |
| and what not to touch. | | | | rainy season which is in November. Be careful as |
| Many tourists overdue their soaking up the sun | | | | the are considered as the most dangerous of |
| activities and end up burning themselves. | | | | creatures at the Great Barrier Reef waters. |
| Remember it's a different climate out here so | | | | You can bear a single sting but when you give in |
| always apply sun block before you expose | | | | to panic you run the risk of entangling the |
| yourself to the sun and then reapply after every | | | | tentacles unto you causing more stinging. Its sting |
| two hours even though the label says water | | | | has the capacity to kill an adult, if you can see the |
| resist. | | | | sting on your skin, pour vinegar to neutralize it. |
| In the summer months wear dark sunglasses to | | | | So if it's the rainy season at the Great Barrier |
| protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays and | | | | Reef its best that you don't go into the water, |
| stop you from squinting due to the glare. Also | | | | swim instead at the man made lagoons if there |
| wear a wide brimmed hat to protect your face | | | | are any, or take a dip at the resort pools. |
| and neck area from getting sunburn. | | | | Another option is to buy or hire lycra wetsuits to |
| Now if you really got burned, don't worry there | | | | protect most parts of your body from these |
| are scores of burn ointment out there than can | | | | stingers. |
| help sooth your skin. | | | | The last creature you need to watch out for at |
| Safety In Hiking | | | | the Great Barrier Reef is the Blue Ringed Octopus |
| Always slap on sun block to prevent sunburn. | | | | gets its name from its appearance and it certainly |
| Bring lots of water to prevent dehydration. | | | | looks cute due to its golf ball size. But fact is this |
| Don't touch attractive plants and wildlife as they | | | | creature has a beak that is sharp enough to |
| could be dangerous. | | | | penetrate your wet suit to poison you. This is the |
| Wear the most comfortable clothing and shoes | | | | octopus that you shouldn't mess with or attempt |
| even though you are just going on a light walk. | | | | to touch because its poison can kill adults in |
| If you're on a guided tour always listen to your | | | | minutes. |
| guide and don't venture off. | | | | |