Earth Expeditions in Australia: Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the natural world, lies in the clear blue waters off the northeast coast of Australia. Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef system is not only the world's largest expanse of coral but also the Earth’s largest living structure, a massive, beautiful, and ancient biological phenomenon of bewildering diversity and immense ecological significance. This graduate course program is offered jointly with The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority), which is responsible for the long-term health of the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. Located in Townsville, Queensland, the reef authorities focus on several goals, including enhancing reef resilience through partnerships, collaboration, and education. Before and following the field experience in Australia, students will complete coursework via Dragonfly Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply these experiences to their home institutions.