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Marine wonders of Christmas Island
At twice the size of the Great Barrier Reef and more than three times the size of Great Britain, the waters around Christmas Island have been officially recognised as part of Australia’s Marine Parks. Encompassing 744,000 square kilometers, the Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Island Marine Parks are celebrated jewels within the Indian Ocean Territories, hosting marine species unique to this part of the world.
Christmas Island is an underwater paradise, renowned for its crystal-clear visibility and an astonishing variety of marine life. This unique island is the pinnacle of an extinct volcanic system, perched on the brink of the 3000m deep Java Trench. The underwater landscape around Christmas Island is a breathtaking spectacle of nature, featuring dramatic drop-offs and vibrant reefs adorned with spectacular corals, mysterious caves, and a kaleidoscope of colourful tropical fish.
At twice the size of the Great Barrier Reef and more than three times the size of Great Britain, the waters around Christmas Island have been officially recognised as part of Australia’s Marine Parks. Encompassing 744,000 square kilometers, the Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Island Marine Parks are celebrated jewels within the Indian Ocean Territories, hosting marine species unique to this part of the world.
Christmas Island is an underwater paradise, renowned for its crystal-clear visibility and an astonishing variety of marine life. This unique island is the pinnacle of an extinct volcanic system, perched on the brink of the 3000m deep Java Trench. The underwater landscape around Christmas Island is a breathtaking spectacle of nature, featuring dramatic drop-offs and vibrant reefs adorned with spectacular corals, mysterious caves, and a kaleidoscope of colourful tropical fish.
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