Shark Bay
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Islands, diverse wildlife, seagrass, rare mineral deposits
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Australia Get directions
Islands, diverse wildlife, seagrass, rare mineral deposits
Australia Get directions
"Where Australia's red earth meets the Indian Ocean, Shark Bay features one of the largest and richest seagrass beds in the world and rare stromatolites — ancient, cauliflower-shaped microbial reefs." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I found Shark Bay’s unspoiled marine habitat and stark landscapes lived up to its UNESCO World Heritage designation, with features like black stromatolites absorbing the sun on ancient surfaces." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines