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 low-lying island in addition to being an adjacent fringing reef. It is in Halifax Bay in Queensland, Australia. It is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the Greater Palm group. The name Pandora Reef dates back to at least 1889.
The surrounding waters are in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the Coral Sea. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority designation is 18-051. Zoned as a Marine National Park, fishing is not permitted, although diving and photography are allowed.
Aerial photos and maps
- Google, Inc. Google Maps – Pandora Reef, the island, and Pandora Reef, the reef [map]. Cartography by Tele Atlas. Retrieved on 2011-01-08.
- Google, Inc. Google Maps – satellite view of Pandora Reef [map]. Cartography by Tele Atlas. Retrieved on 2011-01-08.
See also
In Spanish: Arrecife Pandora para niños
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