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H2O Series: Green Island (Mr Philip Tse)

10/15/2019

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Text and photos by Mr Philip Tse

Last year, my family and I spent over two weeks in Australia during the summer holiday. For five of those nights, we stayed on an island called the Green Island, which is a beautiful 6000-year-old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. (Q1: Do you know how a coral cay was formed?) 
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As you can see in the photos above, the weather was fantastic! We expected the water to be clean and clear but its purity simply left us dumbfounded. The only idea we had at that moment was to claim our snorkelling equipment and jump right into the water!
 
And that’s exactly what we did! As soon as we were done getting advice, half-heartedly, from the equipment guy, we merged into this natural interactive aquarium. There were all kinds of fish: big solemn-looking ones which liked to keep their distance, and tough little ones which would look right into our eyes in defending their territory. Occasionally, we would meet some starfish, rays, or even sea turtles! The turtles were definitely the superstars and they would draw the attention of literally everyone at the beach. Even the little kids would abandon the sandcastles made in a heartbeat just to catch a glimpse of them! Once there was this super friendly turtle swimming right next to me but unfortunately I could not turn on my camera quick enough. It was such an amazing moment! At the same time, I thought about the sea animals which are forced to live in polluted waters and I was saddened by the thought. (Q2: Which is your favourite sea animal in the Great Barrier Reef?)
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There were many other things to do besides snorkelling and sunbathing. Taking a ride on the glass bottom boat allowed us to see even more fascinating sea animals from further off shore. Every evening, staff members would feed the seagulls, which were eagerly anticipating the food and fighting for the best positions. There were also night walks for us to join so that we could get to know more about the unique ecosystem on the island. 
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My favourite moment during my stay there was the hour I spent all alone at the beach one night, listening to the paddling waves and taking pictures of the stars with just a point-and-shoot camera mounted on a tripod in complete darkness. The marvellous Milky Way reminded me once again how negligible human beings are within this vast universe. We are fortunate enough to have this beautiful planet and we should all protect it. Needless to say, I was inspired by this whole experience on Green Island. (Q3: What have you done to help save the living environment of the sea animals?)
41 Comments
Jayden Chow 6C (5)
10/15/2019 03:51:18 pm

A coral cay is a low island formed by mostly many segments of corals or sand. Come to think of it, it amazes me how those tiny pieces of coral build up to become a giant island.

I've heard that the Great Barrier Reef looks fantastic. Now I know for sure! My favorite sea animal is a jellyfish. They come in all shapes and sizes and colors making a crowd of them a beautiful sight to marvel at. Just got to careful of their tentacles.

As for your final question, I agree with you! Our planet's seas are beautiful to look at, but only if it isn't littered with rubbish. We mustn't throw plastics in the sea, not only because the seas are marvelous sights, but because sea animals would suffer from our reckless actions! In my opinion, everyone should do fulfill their responsibilities to save our oceans!

I enjoyed reading about your trip. Thanks for sharing with us!

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Mr Philip
10/21/2019 08:51:23 am

Thanks for your reply, Jayden. It's amazing indeed! That's exactly how I felt during my stay there.
I like jellyfish as well! It's just so relaxing looking at them.

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Wong Ching Hong Marco
10/15/2019 03:59:20 pm

Thank you Mr.Philip for sharing your amazing trip to Australia. The pictures that you took was gorgeous. I am a big fan of them . For your first question, I suppose a cay was formed because the ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface. For question 2, my favourite sea animal in the Great Barrier Reef is a sting ray. I think they are quite cute.My answer to the last question is I went to the beach to pick up rubbish in the last few months .

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Wong Ching Hong Marco
10/18/2019 06:03:16 pm

good comment!

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Mr Philip
10/21/2019 09:14:15 am

Thanks for your compliment, Marco! Bingo! It's inspiring, isn't it? It shows us what can be achieved if we keep working at something.
Yes, sting rays are so cool! Did you know that they're closely related to sharks? I always think of them as some underwater secret agents because of their ability to blend into the surroundings, the possession of deadly weapons, and their gorgeously streamlined bodies.
That's very nice of you! All kinds of weird things could be found on our beaches, from what I've heard.

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Nick Wong
10/15/2019 04:18:57 pm

To answer your questions:
Q1: I'm no expert, but the Wiki says, "A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. "
Q2: My favourite animals in the Great Barrier Reef are the sea turtles. I once had a turtle (it died), but I still like turtles.
Q3: I am ashamed to admit that I have done so little to help the sea turtles. (Other than not polluting the oceans, of course. That is what we must never do!)
I have been to Australia, but not to Green Island. Did you visit the Sydney Opera House? I liked it very much!

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Mr Philip
10/21/2019 03:16:14 pm

Thanks for taking the time to do your research, Nick! Sorry to know that your turtle died. If you like sea turtles, then you'd definitely like Green Island. It's never too late to start doing something for them though.
It was my first trip to Australia. We thought about going to Sydney but ultimately we wanted to stay away from the big cities. Hopefully I'll be able to take a visit there later!

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Luke Wong
10/15/2019 04:53:31 pm

Thanks for your sharing, Mr Phillip. I wished the night sky looked as good as that in the urban city. It would be absolutely amazing, although it may never happen! To answer your questions, a coral cay is formed by stacks of sediment piling on each other like pancakes. You actually got me curious with this question, making me search for the whole info of coral cay! As for your second question, my favorite animals in the Barrier Reef are the dolphins, mainly because they are quite intelligent and cute. Well for the last question, not polluting the ocean and using reusable tools is all I have done. I should do more, it would help the animals a lot.
Thank you for your sharing of this experience. It made me understand that we should not pollute the ocean and keep our precious sea as beautiful as it is now.

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Dr H C Lee
10/15/2019 04:56:39 pm

Thanks for your wonderful sharing Philip. Australia is surely a country that keeps the nature happy. Besides the crystal clear water, I'm stunned by the shot of the starlit night sky. Earth is really a gem in the vast universe and we should protect it.

How do I help the sea environment? One thing I have been doing recently is to promote these water-related "green" articles to our young readers! I think we're getting more and more aware of the importance of clean water!

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Daniel Ho
10/15/2019 05:07:12 pm

As the Wiki says, a cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. (please don't tell I'm plagiarizing...)

As for the 2nd question, my favorite sea animal are turtles. Do you remember the depressing video of a turtle with a plastic straw up his nose? It held on the entire time despite the excruciating pain! #SaveTheTurtles....

To answer your last question...... I'm quite guilty of not really contributing to the marvelous waters... but I'll try to do something.

(Sadly, I've never been to Australia before, so I can't relate to your adventures, but it was still an enjoyable experience, I think.)





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Gareth Yuen
10/15/2019 05:35:16 pm

Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip! I have never seen such a beautiful sight of the Milky Way before! The view that you have taken was spectacular! The beach, as I found out was a huge one, probably bigger compared to the Hong Kong ones. The sand on Green Island was not as colourful as the surroundings, but the ocean totally made up for it. It was the colour of aqua, which is a rare sight to see the water like that in Hong Kong. Also, there were dozens of turtles and fish there, so I guess they like living there! (I most certainly would!)
And for the questions: Q1: A coral cay is formed when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Q2: In the Great Barrier Reef, my favourite animal is the butterflyfish as in the picture, as their colour were really bright and beautiful.And finally, for Q3: I joined a cleaning activity for the beaches last summer. It was hot and tiring, but I am still happy about it because every plastic bags picked up, a sea creature will be saved.
Thanks again for sharing this wonderful experience!

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Jasper Loi
10/15/2019 06:31:50 pm

Thank you for sharing the remarkable journey you’ve had in Australia’s Green Island with us! Just looking at this essay and its photos, I can already picture the magnificence you saw! The beautiful sea, the flaming sun, the gold sand, its paradise for any nature-lover! And, I do think I’m a lover of nature myself!

To answer your questions, I’m pretty sure that a coral cay is formed when the currents convey loose sediment across the surface of a reef, then slowly structuring on the surface. For the second question, my favourite animal in the Great Barrier Reef are the sea turtles. Why? Just due to the fact that they’re extremely cute! As for the last question, truthfully, I’ve not done much except for following the rules of the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and not polluting our ocean.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! It not only made me understand that we have to be aware of the fact that we’re killing wildlife by polluting, but also inspired me to go outside more and look at the beautiful nature beside us, for one day, if we keep on polluting, it might disappear.

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Calvin Tong 6C(26)
10/15/2019 07:22:58 pm

Replying to your first question: A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, when the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface like many carpets overlapping each other.

To answer the second question: my favourite animal in the Great Barrier Reef is the whale shark. The whale shark is possibly the largest shark to be ever found (for now)! It is half whale-half shark and eats on plankton and krill.

On to your last and final question: I have participated in different ‘Pick the rubbish up’ activities and I have reduced the amount of plastic bags by myself.

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Cyrus Ng
10/15/2019 09:06:21 pm

Replies to your questions:
Question 1: A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load.

Question 2:I like the bottlenose dolphin, which likes to travel in groups.I like it because it is very cute,and it's brain thinks things very human-like,so it is actually very smart and clever.

Question 3:I have done a lot of things to save the living environment of the sea animals.I have reduced the amount of plastic I use,I also have been following the 4R's and much much more.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us!The splendid pictures you took made me want to go to the Green Island right now!

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Trevor Lam
10/15/2019 10:54:41 pm

Thanks a lot for letting us know about Green Island in Australia.It must be a great trip.Also, you shared the precious beauty that we all should treasure .We shouldn’t pollute the environment so we can save and protect the sea creatures including my favourite animal which is the elegant sea turtle.The activities you told us like snorkelling and sunbathing are worth to die for. You’re lucky to have a chance to try these out .I appreciate you for being inspired easily just by looking at the milky way ,knowing that we should beautify the environment .For example ,we can participate in voluntary activities about clearing the rubbish on the lands of nature .Share with us about your fabulous vacations next time.

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Anthony Pan 4d(22)
10/16/2019 09:10:45 pm

The Milky Way you showed us was impressive! Thanks a lot for sharing your trip to Australia.I think we should protect these islands and make less rubbish, or else the sea would be a rubbish bin. You are very lucky to see penguins and such a tremendous Milky Way!
this must be a splendid trip and I also wish to go to Green Island in Australia, the island is very unique as there are so many sea animals.

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Theo cheung (4D 6)
10/16/2019 10:07:35 pm

Mr Philip, I have been to Green Island but I didn't stay in the hotel. I appreciate your contribution. Sadly, I could not answer your Q1 because the website I browsed told me absolutely nothing about how coral cays are formed.
By the way, did you see a stingray? My grandma saw one, but I could not snorkel far enough to see it .
You might not know this, but I seem to be really fascinated with marine life. I will not talk too much about this now, because I type with one finger so for the sake of saving time I will not spend so much time here . I may send you another comment later about this subject.
For Q2 ,I chose 2 animals. I will also list out the reasons why. Both, in some species, had enough poison, or venom, to kill a person in a few minutes. The first one is the octopus.Reasons:1.I am a really big fan of sushi! Who doesn’t fancy a piece of scrumptious octopus sushi as a snack? 2.Octopi(this is the plural of octopuses. But using octopuses is ok .) are very smart. 3.I also have a taste for venomous creatures. The blue ringed octopus is one of the most deadly creature. The second animal: jellyfish. Reasons: 1.They are 95% water. 2.As I said, I like venomous creatures. Well, the box jellyfish is the most venomous creature.
For Q3, I have participated in a “pick up rubbish” activity. I have not harmed the ocean. I hope the HK government can help save the ocean.

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Aden Su 5E(20)
10/17/2019 05:07:24 pm

I have never been to Australia but I imagine it must have been amazing scuba diving with turtles. I have however, been underwater in a submarine in Taiwan.I know how amazing it is to see the animals right next to you. As for your questions, here are my answers (or guesses).
Q1:I think a coral cay is a combination of coral and rock forged into a huge island.
Q2:My favourite animal would be the blobfish because it looks so horrible.
Q3:I have participated in a beach cleaning activity. I think this helps because the waves will not suck the rubbish into the sea.
I wish you a wonderful day.

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isaac tin
10/17/2019 05:32:17 pm

Me too, same as Aden, haven't been to Australia before but I know the answer to question .The answer is the ocean transports loose sediment across a surface of a reef ,over the years,the sediments sticks together to make a coral cay .to question two, my favorite animal is the sea horse unlike other species of fish, sea horses are straight .Finally, I have stopped using plastic bags and straws to save the fish. Hope I can go there soon .

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Aurelius wong
10/17/2019 05:56:23 pm

Hello Mr. Phillip.I'veonly been to Australia once when I was very small,but from what I remember,the waves on the beaches were very large.Did you go surfing?If so,how was it?By the way,for safety porpoises,I hope you don't swim too close to the jellyfish!

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Nicholas Tam
10/17/2019 06:24:24 pm

Q1:Coral cays are formed when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface.
Q2:As for animals,I just love the dwarf minke whale.I adore them because they just look so peaceful.
Q3:When I went to Australia a few years ago,I went to the Great Barrier Reef too.I helped take away some rubbish.
Also, here are one of my own experiences. There was an activity during that timeline the Great Barrier Reef, enabling me and my family to feed 5 animals of our own choice.We chose manta rays, tiger sharks , whale sharks, leatherback turtles, and dwarf minke whales, my favourite.I'm sure it was very nice in Australia too!

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Alex Wong5E(27)
10/17/2019 07:47:51 pm

I have never been to Australia before.But I see you had a great time with your family in Green Island.For your questions,I know them.
Question 1:I think a coral cay is an island form from the reef on which it sits and swept by waves to a focal point on the reef flat.
Question 2: I really like the clown fish because it is so colorful and cute.
Question 3: I will go to the beach to help collect the rubbish.
I hope I can go to this beautiful Green Island one day.

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Omeo Wong 5C (26)
10/17/2019 09:12:45 pm

Q1. A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface. (Same sources, Nicholas. Wiki? :P)
Q2. Probably the jellyfish. It's interesting watching their graceful movements. Some species of jellyfish even have rays that glow in the dark!
Q3. I'm feeling a bit guilty about not doing much about saving the living environment of the sea animals. I'll try to do something about it.
By the way, thanks for sharing. I've been to Australia 2 times but I've never been to Green Island. I hope I can go there!
Good day to you!

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Nicholas Tang
10/17/2019 09:58:13 pm

Hello Mr Philip! Thank you for sharing your incredible experience to Green Island. The photo you took of the Milky Way was astonishing! Let me try to answer your questions!

Q1. According to the web, a coral cay is a small, low-elevation, sandy island formed by sediments. They occur tropical environments through the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Q2. My favourite animal in the Great Barrier Reef is sea turtles. They are adorable! But unfortunately, they are seriously threatened because of sea pollution.

Q3. I've stopped using plastic straws to save the environment. Plastic is extremely harmful to the environment! Not only sea creatures but also seabirds are all at risk because of plastic pollution in oceans! A plastic straw can take up to 200 years to decompose!

I've been to Australia once. I saw a lot of cute animals too! Like seals, koalas... But which I like the most is little penguins. They are covered in white and dark blue fur. I saw them waddling back home from the sea. You can find them in the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand.

I am impressed by the beautiful nature which is a gift to human. We should protect it by minimising greenhouse gas emissions and stop polluting the environment. Take your actions now!

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Marvis Leung
10/17/2019 11:27:01 pm

or Q1:[Do you know how a coral cay was formed?) . I cannot answer that because ihave no idea what coral cay even is.
For Q2: (Which is your favourite sea animal in the Great Barrier Reef?) . I think it is also the sea turtle because they are fantasticly adorable.
For Q3 : (What have you done to help save the living environment of the sea animals?) . I have recycled some plastic bottles recently and turned off some not - used air conditioners in my house.

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Osborn pilot
10/18/2019 05:50:09 pm

Hi, thank you mr Philip for sharing that his journey

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constantine wong
10/18/2019 07:44:43 pm

Thank you for sharing your journey and I am impressed that the milky way that you show!

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landon kee 4D (07)
10/18/2019 08:21:27 pm

Wow! A beautiful milky way !

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Nestor Kwok 4D (11)
10/18/2019 10:21:51 pm

Q1 : Coral reefs are formed by the growth of life polyps attached to the bones of millions of dead polyps.Q2 : I love the devil fishes most , because they are cute.(I think)

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Ken Pan
10/20/2019 03:27:46 pm

Q1 According to my research , a coral cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface.

Q2 Dolphins , for they are intelligent and come in different shapes and sizes.

Q3 I have always deposited plastic items in recycling bins and I never use plastic utensils.

P.S.Great photos ! Especially that milky way picture . Hope that I can go to some place like that in the future !

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Ethan Luk 4D (20)
10/20/2019 04:38:45 pm

Wow!This is a fantastic trip ! I also want to take a ride on the glass bottom boat because I like sea animals very much .I think swimming with sea turtles and fish is very interesting . Q1 A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface. Q2Ilike sea turtles most .Q3 I didn't buy plastic bottle drinks to save the living environment of the sea animals.

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Brendon Soo
10/21/2019 05:30:20 pm

Wow, what a magnificent and fantastic trip! I think you enjoy it very much! Actually, I went to Australia before, but if I have another chance to go to Australia, I hope I can go to Green Island to go snorkeling and swimming. For the questions, I think coral reefs will travel around the ocean in the world?? If the coral reefs find a perfect place with perfect temperature and the sunlight is enough, they will reproduce and live there for a long time. My favorite sea animal are turtles, because they have pretty green shells, when I was young, I wished I could have one too! Although I have not done anything to save the sea animals, I will not use plastic straws in the future after reading your passage. Thanks for sharing your experience to Australia to us, I hope I ca share some of my travel experiences to you in Padlet too!!

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harold liu 6E 15
10/21/2019 05:37:00 pm

I think your peices of writing are amazing .I know how the coral bay was formed .It was A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node.I think Great Barrier Reef was beutiful I like the sea turtles . And i think I will less use plastic things and don't use straw.

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4D(16)Hogan Lau
10/21/2019 07:01:28 pm

Mr.Philip,you have written a great piece of writing.l learnt a lot about Australia. I am now going to answer your questions.
About Question 1, l really don't know how a coral cay forms. Mr.Philip,may you tell me about it? About Question 2, my favourite sea animal in the Great Barrier Reef is a baby sea turtle, because l think it is very adorable. About Question 3, I have not helped saving the living environment of the sea animals yet, but l am planning to do it by picking up the rubbish which are floating on the surface of the ocean.l look forward to receiving your reply.

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6E (4) Gabriel Choy
10/22/2019 05:36:33 pm

This was a really good piece of writing!

For your answer for Q1, A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load.

As for Q2, i like the jellyfish most as it has one of the coolest features, being able to be transprant.

Lastly(Q3), i will bring reusable shopping bags and use less plastic.

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Tiff Tsang 6E(24)
10/22/2019 07:24:22 pm

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey in Australia, Mr Philip.I like all of the pictures you took very much, especially the one you took on the beach.It is marvellous.
To answer the first question, a coral cay is an island formed from sediments derived from the reef. It usually sits and swept by refracted waves to a focal point on the reef flat where they are deposited.
For question 2, my favourite animal in Great Barrier Reef are definitely the blue sea slugs.They are so cute and tiny.As they camouflage themselves, we cannot easily find it.Did you meet them when you were snorkelling?
And for the last question, I joined an beach-cleaning event last year.It was very tiring and boiling that day.Even though, it was a meaningful and memorable experience for me.
Again, thanks for sharing your trip with us, Mr Philip.

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Helmut Au 6E 01
10/22/2019 08:37:53 pm

Thanks Mr. Philip for the fantastic sharing of your wonderful journey to Green Island! Your photos are really amazing, especially the fascinating starry sky. It is really rare to find a place where you could see so many stars!

These are my answers of your questions:

For the first question, I've done some research and found that a coral cay is a low-elevation island formed on the coral reef. A coral cay is formed where the sea current is slow. Sand constructed gradually over there, after a long period, an island is formed. It is so astonishing that it needs a actual long time to form an island!

For the second question, Although I have never been the Great Barrier Reef, I want to be there desperately. My favourite sea animal are dolphins, because dolphins are intelligent and they are smart learners. Moreover, they are excellent swimmers, so I like them very much.

For your last question, I have stopped using plastic as much as I could, because plastic causes a terrible problem to the environment. Moreover, I have been a volunteer to clean the beach near my home frequently and I hope there would be no more dirty beaches to be found again.

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Wilson Yim 6E(29)
10/22/2019 10:15:55 pm

Thank you, Mr Philip, for sharing your trip to Australia to us. The pictures were super beautiful. They were very clear and detailed. Now, I'll answer your questions.

Firstly, A cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface. (from wikipedia)

Secondly, my favourite animal in the reef is the sea snake, because with their slim bodies hiding and swimming out in the coral, they would be very interesting to watch.They're like playing hide and seek.

And the last question. I have been to some activities that required picking rubbish on some beaches. Every time it was very sunny and very hot. And the rubbish! there were so many kiinds of them aand there were a ot of them too.There were plastic bags, plastic bottles, car tires, and even a whole bicycle! it took 3 people to carry it as it was very heavy because of the water that was filled inside(we couldn't get it outt) and seaweed and stuff,.

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Javen Ng 6E(18)
10/23/2019 08:01:45 pm

Hello, Mr Philip.To answer your questions, here is the first answer to your question.The first question is a little tricky.According to my research,a cay forms when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a depositional node, where the current slows or converges with another current, releasing its sediment load. Gradually, layers of deposited sediment build up on the reef surface.This is the answer to your first question.

To your second question, my answer is I love the sea turtles there the most.It is because I like peaceful animals, like the turtle, which uses its hard shell to protect itself when attacked.The majority of a sea turtle's body is protected by its shell, which is divided in two: the carapace (dorsal/top) and the plastron (ventral/underside). The shell is made up of smaller plates called scutes.That is why I like the sea turtle.

As for your last question, I agree with you!Marine pollution occurs when harmful effects result from the entry into the ocean of chemicals, particles, industrial, agricultural, and residential waste, noise, or the spread of invasive organisms. Eighty percent of marine pollution comes from land. Air pollution is also a contributing factor by carrying off pesticides or dirt into the ocean. Land and air pollution have proven to be harmful to marine life and its habitats.So, if we can reduce marine pollution, I am sure that it is not too late.
Mr Philip, thank you for sharing with me.After reading your essay,(was that an essay or what?)I finally understand the danger marine is facing.Again, thank you for sharing with me and I really hope that we can still save the ocean before it is too late.Thank you once more.

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Cyrus Poon (6E 22)
10/23/2019 10:02:23 pm

I was really amused by the pictures you took in Green Island, Mr Philip! You're a really wonderful photographer indeed! It looks like that I should pay a visit to Green Island after reading your unforgettable experience there!

My answers to your questions:
1) Online said a cay is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef and they occur in tropical forests or grasslands, like the northern part in Australia you visited. It is formed when ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a deposition node, where the current slows or converges with another current.
2) My favourite animal is the scorpion fish.
3) Well, I've tried to avoid using plastic straws, and re-use, reduce and recycle things! Though little, but hope it can help!

I really enjoy reading your experience in Australia, thanks for sharing

Just wonder what food did your family enjoy most in Australia?

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Cyrus Sze 4D(24)
10/30/2019 07:51:03 pm

Wow! Mr.Philip, you had a nice trip in Australia! You are so lucky that it was a good weather to go on a trip! We knew that now the water in the enormous ocean are not great at all. We need to keep the big ocean clean and the picture you took is very beautiful that it was the most great on earth! When a saw that you said you listening to the paddling wave it was sooo comfortable and relaxing.
I hope I can go to Australia and take a look at the view!
What happen suddenly and you soft it?
Do you take bus taxi or...
Are there double-decker bus there?

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