Sir David Attenborough has one. Now the Great Barrier Reef wants in. In a world-first move, this natural wonder is up for a Lifetime Achievement Award usually reserved for humans – because yes, the Great Barrier Reef is alive.

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The Great Barrier Reef is the first non-human nominated for this award - Australian Traveller