Pandora Reef facts for kids
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°48′45″S 146°25′59″E / 18.81248°S 146.43312°E |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
Pandora Reef is a special place in Queensland, Australia. It is both a small, flat island and a fringing reef right next to it. A fringing reef is a coral reef that grows close to the coastline.
This beautiful reef is found in Halifax Bay. It is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) away from the Greater Palm group of islands. People have known about Pandora Reef for a long time. Its name goes back to at least the year 1889.
Protecting Pandora Reef
The waters around Pandora Reef are part of the amazing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This park is located in the Coral Sea. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a huge area that protects many different ocean animals and plants.
Marine National Park Zone
Pandora Reef is in a special part of the park called a Marine National Park Zone. This means it is a very protected area. Because it is so special, fishing is not allowed here. This helps keep the marine life safe.
However, you can still visit Pandora Reef! Activities like diving and taking photos are allowed. This lets people enjoy the beauty of the reef without harming it.
