Great Barrier Reef - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi).
Great Barrier Reef - National Geographic Society
WEB19 Oct 2023 · The Great Barrier Reef, which extends for over 2,300 kilometers (1429 miles) along the northeastern coast of Australia, is home to over 9,000 known species. There are likely many more—new discoveries are frequently being made, including a new species of branching coral discovered in 2017.
Great Barrier Reef - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong (‘sea cow’) and ...
Great Barrier Reef | Map, Animals, Bleaching, & Facts
WEB8 May 2024 · Great Barrier Reef, world’s largest coral reef complex, located in the Pacific Ocean off northeastern Australia. It extends for more than 1,250 miles (2,000 km) in a northwest-southeast direction, and its width ranges from 37 to 155 miles (60 to 250 km).
Facts - Great Barrier Reef Foundation
WEBThe Reef. Facts. The Reef is a unique ecosystem; home to thousands of species of marine life, including fish, whales, dolphins, and six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle. 1 of 7. natural wonders of the world. Largest. living structure on the planet, so big it’s visible from space. 348,000 km2.
Great Barrier Reef | Exploring Oceans - YouTube
WEB23M subscribers. Subscribed. 8.2K. 2.1M views 15 years ago #GreatBarrierReef #NationalGeographic. The largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef spans more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km)...
A Guide to Visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Australia - National …
WEB20 Jun 2018 · The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of marine species. TRAVEL. WORLD HERITAGE. Dive into the Vibrant Waters of the Great Barrier Reef. This sprawling coral reef system is one of...
Travel guide to the Great Barrier Reef - Tourism Australia
WEB3 days ago · Spanning over 2,300km (1,430mi) down Australia’s eastern coastline, The Great Barrier Reef offers an abundance of coastal experiences unlike anywhere else in the world. Swim amongst the stunning coral formations, giant clams, rare species of whales, and six of the world's seven marine turtle species.
The Reef - Great Barrier Reef Foundation
WEBThe Great Barrier Reef is Australia's unique living icon. Facts. It's the largest living structure on earth. Read More. Animals. These threatened species need your help. Read More. Threats. Climate change is the single greatest threat facing the reef. Read More. Islands. Explore the enchanting islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Read More. Explore.
Great Barrier Reef | Australia's Great Natural Wonder
WEBA world heritage listed, natural inspiration. One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of ...
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