Heavy clouds over the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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Photographers: Renee Gruber
Description
Storm-clouds in February 2019 shaded the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park directly, and also brought with them heavy rain and flood-water. Turbid water from river flood plumes carries heavy loads of sediments and nutrients light penetrating to the bottom of the water column.