(Worldkings) - Being 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 km2, the Great Barrier Reef, which is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the largest coral reef system in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most beautiful natural locations in the world. It is said that Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and also is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. Billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps, has been joining together to form the structure of the Great Barrier Reef.
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| A satellite image of Great Barrier Reef (en.wikipedia.org) |
The Great Barrier Reef is home to many vulnerable and endangered species, including thirty species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. More than 1.500 fish species live on the reef, including the clownfish, red bass, red-throat emperor,...
In 1981, the Great Barrier Reef was selected as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. CNN, the popular U.S television network, called the Great Barrier Reef one of the "Seven natural wonders of the world." Nowadays, a large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which was founded by Australia government in 1975.
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