While the damage to the Reef from back to back mass bleaching and a category 4 cyclone is still being assessed in depth by managers and researchers, tourism operators in the Whitsunday region have recorded some bright spots that have managed to weather the tough conditions.
Reef bright spots emerge from cyclone
Photo: Image by Queensland National Parks
Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays post Cyclone Debbie
Image by Cruise Whitsundays
Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays post Cyclone Debbie
Image by Cruise Whitsundays
Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays post Cyclone Debbie
Image by Cruise Whitsundays
Clean up effort on Whitehaven Beach
Image by Queensland National Parks
Whitehaven Beach post Cyclone Debbie
Image by @collier.katy