Sitting in my Beach Haven study last spring, I reached over and twirled the large world globe that stood next to my desk. It stopped at “the land down under.” I scribbled in my journal, “Plan for a trip to Australia.” I subsequently became intrigued with how Australia protects its reef and wildlife.

I was particularly enticed by an opportunity to experience a trip to the location where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree National Park.