Great Barrier Reef - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, [1] [2] composed of over 2,900 individual reefs [3] 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
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Great Barrier Reef consists of about 3,000 individual reefs of coral, and the biodiversity they contain is remarkable. There are animals you would probably recognize, such as dolphins, turtles, crocodiles, and sharks. There are also venomous sea snakes, brightly colored worms, and large algae.
Guide to the Great Barrier Reef - Australia
WEB1 day 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.
Great Barrier Reef | Map, Animals, Bleaching, & Facts
WEBSep 5, 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).
Great Barrier Reef | Australia's Great Natural Wonder
WEBThe iconic Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world's largest coral reef. Learn more about Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Facts About The Great Barrier Reef
WEBThe Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system and is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs. Area: 348,700 km² (133,000 sq miles) or 34,870,000 ha. Width: The reef ranges between 60 and 250 kilometres in width.
A Guide to Visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Australia - National …
WEBJun 20, 2018 · Sprawling off the east coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is not a single reef but a group of more than 2,800 distinct entities. It stretches over 1,250 miles (2,000...
About The Reef | What Is The Great Barrier Reef?
WEBThe reef, between 15 kilometres and 150 kilometres off shore and around 65 Km wide in some parts, is a gathering of brilliant, vivid coral providing divers with the most spectacular underwater experience imaginable.
Facts - Great Barrier Reef Foundation
WEBFacts. 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.
Great Barrier Reef - WWF Australia
WEBLocated off the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's seven natural wonders and a prized UNESCO World Heritage Area. Sadly, the Great Barrier Reef is under pressure. Climate change, rising temperatures and human interference threaten its …
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