# Great Barrier Reef

A recent news report details the tragic disappearance of a couple in shark-infested waters off the Great Barrier Reef in 1998, resurfacing disturbing accounts. Meanwhile, social media buzzes with travel content showcasing the reef's beauty, alongside growing concerns about coral bleaching and climate change impacts.

### About Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.  

### Insights
- Great Barrier Reef engagements hit 1.1M which is 215% higher than it's daily average.
- Great Barrier Reef engagements is up 91.41% from the previous week.
- Great Barrier Reef posts created is up 107.81% from the previous [--] months.
- Great Barrier Reef Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [---] for the day

### Engagements: [---------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:great-barrier-reef/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/great-barrier-reef/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [---------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [---------] +91%  
[--] Month: [----------] +46%  
[--] Months: [----------] +8.50%  
[--] Year: [-----------] -21%  
1-Year High: [---------] on 2026-01-05  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-10-02  

Engagements by network (24h):
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TikTok: [-------]
News: [---]
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### Mentions: [---] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/great-barrier-reef/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] -2.60%  
[--] Month: [-----] +9.80%  
[--] Months: [------] +101%  
[--] Year: [------] +56%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2026-02-13  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-04  

Mentions by network (24h):
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### Creators: [---] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:great-barrier-reef/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/great-barrier-reef/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Great Barrier Reef in the last [--] hours which is down 35% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] -9.70%  
[--] Month: [-----] +8.30%  
[--] Months: [------] +128%  
[--] Year: [------] +64%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-08-07  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-04  

The most influential creators that mention Great Barrier Reef in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@backtobasics](/creator/youtube/backtobasics)                       | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@isabella.lauren](/creator/tiktok/isabella.lauren)                  | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                       | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@thegreenertwo](/creator/tiktok/thegreenertwo)                      | [--]    |            | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@australia](/creator/tiktok/australia)                              | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@bamasaltwater](/creator/youtube/bamasaltwater)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@sailingwhitsundays](/creator/tiktok/sailingwhitsundays)            | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@australianmarinescience](/creator/youtube/australianmarinescience) | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@ourworld](/creator/youtube/ourworld)                               | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@toptravel_yt](/creator/youtube/toptravel_yt)                       | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |

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### Sentiment: 91%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:great-barrier-reef/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/great-barrier-reef/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 91%  
Daily Average: 89%  
[--] Week: 85% -3%  
[--] Month: 89% +9%  
[--] Months: 89% +9%  
[--] Year: 89% -3%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2026-01-05  
1-Year Low: 39% on 2025-10-30  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Marine Life and Biodiversity: (30%) Posts highlighting the diverse and vibrant marine life within the Great Barrier Reef, including various fish, turtles, and corals.
- Conservation Efforts and Protection: (25%) Content focusing on initiatives and calls to action for the preservation and protection of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Tourism and Exploration: (20%) Posts showcasing the Great Barrier Reef as a tourist destination, featuring activities like diving, snorkeling, and scenic tours.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Coral Bleaching and Climate Change: (40%) Discussions and news reports on the severe impact of climate change leading to coral bleaching events and the degradation of the reef.
- Human Impact and Pollution: (35%) Content addressing the negative effects of human activities, such as pollution and over-tourism, on the reef's ecosystem.
- Tragic Incidents and Safety Concerns: (25%) News and discussions surrounding unfortunate events, like the recent cruise passenger death, highlighting safety concerns in the region.
  

### Top Great Barrier Reef News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"The cruel sea Movies The Guardian In [----] Tom and Eileen Lonergan disappeared off the Great Barrier Reef after a diving company accidentally left them behind in shark-infested waters. Their bodies were never found. David Fickling reports on the true story behind a disturbing new film"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/jul/23/2) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2025-10-31T10:15Z 10.3M followers, 244.3K engagements


"Disturbing last diary entries of couple who vanished in shark-infested waters and were never seen again Daily Mail Online On a fateful day in January [----] Tom and Eileen Lonergan boarded a scuba dive boat to explore an area of the Great Barrier Reef off the Australian coast"  
[News Link](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14412847/last-diary-entries-couple-vanished-shark-infested-waters.html) [@DailyMail](/creator/x/DailyMail) 2022-12-02T18:35Z 2.8M followers, 244.3K engagements



### Top Great Barrier Reef Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"The largest coral reef in the world is also the most famous attracting millions of visitors each year. Its the same size as Japan can be seen from space and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site the Great Barrier Reef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JumaCJ1/status/2022695704011932018) [@JumaCJ1](/creator/x/JumaCJ1) 2026-02-14T15:33Z 69.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Fishing Australia's FAMOUS Great Barrier Reef for the Most EXOTIC Fish in the World Join me across the world as we fish the legendary Great Barrier Reef in Australia for some of the most colorful exotic saltwater fish on the planet @NomadTackle @AccurateFishingReels ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Me on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/bamasaltfishing/ Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamasaltwater Follow Me on TikTok: @bamasaltwater Check out my Online Store: https://bamasaltwater.com/"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S0EJQOxpMFw) [@bamasaltwater](/creator/youtube/bamasaltwater) 2026-02-14T14:48Z 252K followers, 16.9K engagements


"@SeverusChud It used to be somewhere I wanted to travel to I really want to see the Great Barrier Reef But between all the nons & new hate laws Ive reconsidered that desire and thats not ok with me. We need to take back our ancestral homelands🙋🏼♀ ⚡Tribe. Train. Get Active.⚡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/critica1me1488/status/2022617858992390363) [@critica1me1488](/creator/x/critica1me1488) 2026-02-14T10:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef was magical 😌 You jump in and the ocean turns into an aquarium 🐠🐢🤿 #Whitsundays #GreatBarrierReef #snorkelling #ocean #australia Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef so many fish INSANE Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef so many fish INSANE"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@nat_adventures/video/7606646058759834902) [@nat_adventures](/creator/tiktok/nat_adventures) 2026-02-14T09:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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