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With rising water levels these beatiful tourist destinations won't be around forever. You should travel to all these amazing places now! Subscribe to Talltanic http://goo.gl/wgfvrr 7. The Great Barrier Reef Australia’s popular underwater destination is in peril. Bleaching caused by climate change has killed roughly a quarter of it coral and the reef, which took approximately 8,000 years to form, could be completely gone within the span of a lifetime. The reef is an incredible sight that covers an area of 134,286 miles and is the only living thing on earth visible from space. It is also considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Whether you go to scuba dive, take a helicopter tour, or whale watch you have to check out this awe inspiring natural wonder. 6. Seychelles This collection of 115 islands is your stereotypical tropical paradise and is home to numerous luxury resorts and a population of roughly 90,000. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean east of Africa. Like so many other islands, they are in danger due to beach erosion and devastating coral die off. It is believed that in the next 50 to 100 years the entire archipelago could be submerged. It is best known for its white sand beaches, nature reserves and rare wildlife. 5. Magdalen Islands Located in Quebec, Canada these islands are picturesque and a perfect vacation spot. They are filled with sandy beaches and amazing sandstone cliffs. Though there are heavy winds in the area, there is a wall of sea ice blocking and protecting the islands from the worst of it. And this is what will make this beautiful part of the world disappear. Currently the islands erode at an approximate rate of 40 inches a year. And remember that wall of ice? According to experts that will completely melt within the next 75 years. This will fully expose the islands to the elements and once that happens they won’t be around for very long. 4. Madagascar This island is the fourth largest in the world and the 46th largest country and lies east of the southeast coast of Africa. Madagascar is host to some very unique tropical rainforests and diverse wildlife, including lemurs and mongoose. The destruction of this island is very much man made. Poaching, logging and burning have destroyed the ecosystem and if action isn’t taken it is estimated that those rainforests and wildlife will vanish within 35 years. It is also a simple problem of too many humans on the island to share space. The population of Madagascar is estimated to be just under 23 million, which is slightly less than the population of Australia. 3. Venice Without intervention it is estimated that Venice will be totally gone by 2100, if not earlier. The problem with Venice is that it lies at sea level and sea levels are rising. This beautiful coastal Italian city is a must see for anyone interested in religion, art, architecture, or just looking for a really nice place to visit. Floods have already put most of the city underwater several times. St. Mark’s square, the principal public square of Venice, actually floods on a yearly basis. The city was founded in 421 A.D. and is one of the most picturesque cities in the world full of a rich history and culture. This destination should be on everyone’s bucket list. 2. Glacier National Park Located in Montana, this national park established in 1910 was once home to more than 150 glaciers. That number has shrunk to fewer than 25 and those will probably be gone by the year 2030 or sooner. Without the cold water provided by these glaciers the ecosystem of the park will surely be affected dramatically after they are gone. The 1,583 square mile park is teeming with all different kinds of life; it boasts 260 species of birds, 1,132 plant species and 62 species of mammals. It also has more than 700 miles of hiking trails. You would be hard pressed to find a better place to go backpacking and camping. The sooner you go the better because who knows what kind of affect the disappearing glaciers will have on this park’s incredible ecosystem and breathtaking beauty. 1. The European Alps Glaciers are disappearing from the Alps at an alarming rate and global warming is the culprit. Experts estimate that they will be totally gone sometime between 2030 and 2050. About 3 percent of the glacial ice is lost per year, but a whopping 10 percent was lost in the record setting heat of 2003. They are a worldwide tourist destination and are visited by over 120 million people annually. Olympic games have been hosted there, and the region has a strong cultural identity seeped in history. Hannibal led a herd of elephants across the Alps and Napoleon crossed one of its mountain passes with 40,000 soldiers. The mountain range spans 750 miles across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland. Whatever part of the Alps you choose to visit make sure you make a trip soon or they could be gone forever.