Great Barrier Reef
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The vibrant corals stretch along the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s Eastern coast
Two clown fish live symbiotically among sea anemones
411 different known types of coral are the backbone of all life on the Great Barrier Reef.
Corals are the backbone of The Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 species exist on the reef, providing food, shelter, nurseries and more to the life that flourishes there. Photographer: Jemma Craig
Giant manta rays swim overhead. Reaching nearly 25 feet in wingspan, these majestic creatures filter feed about 60 pounds of plankton a day. Photographer: Jemma Craig
Founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation center, Jennie Gilbert prepares a distressed turtle for a CT scan. Photographer: Christian Miller
The giant Maori Wrasse, Wally, is a popular character among divers on the Great Barrier Reef. Posing for photos in exchange for handfuls of sardines, he is the ultimate photobomber.
The Maori Wrasse is both a striking and unusual looking fish that both attracts divers and protects the environment by eating predators that attack the reef.
A Green Sea Turtle swims along the Great Barrier Reef – one of 6 species of turtle found on the reef.
Corals are the backbone of life along the Great Barrier Reef on the Eastern coast of Australia.
Grab your mask and snorkel and come on an unforgettable adventure! Great Barrier Reef captures the natural beauty of the world’s largest living wonder and introduces us to the visionaries and citizen scientists who are helping us better understand this awesome, vibrant living world.
- Witness the birth of baby seahorses.
- Swim with sea turtles and manta rays.
- Discover the unbelievable splendor of fluorescent corals at night.
What comes to mind when you think of the largest structure built by living creatures? China’s sprawling Great Wall? Or maybe the skyscrapers of New York and Dubai? The truth is, no human feat of construction can compare to the sheer size and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef, which spans more than 1,400 miles off the coast of Australia and is home to countless unique species of aquatic life.
Narrated by acclaimed Australian actor Eric Bana, Great Barrier Reef brings audiences face-to-face with this natural cityscape.
Every year, millions of visitors travel by way of fins, flippers and feet to see the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the natural world and a living treasure trove of biodiversity. Knowledge is the key to understanding more about this living Eden. Today, a new generation of reef guardians is committed to protecting this marine reserve, making a difference and sharing their knowledge of this extraordinary ecosystem, the beating heart of the reef.
Screening daily in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, Great Barrier Reef showcases how this amazing sanctuary has endured for thousands of years and will continue to do so far into the future.
Public Shows, School Shows, Group Sales, Private Screenings
Great Barrier Reef is available for public screenings, school field trip shows, group reservations and private screenings. For school or group reservations, please contact the Client Services Department at (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 or ClientServices@rhfleet.org.
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If you would like to arrange a private screening of the film, please contact the Special Events Department at (619) 685-5729 or SpecialEvents@rhfleet.org.
Tickets for public screenings are on sale at the Fleet Science Center ticket counter and at www.fleetscience.org. Discounted tickets are available to the military and their family members at local military ticket offices. Military can show ID at the Fleet Science Center ticket counter for 10% off ticket sales.
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