The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef and is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is an aquatic environment, meaning it is living and growing in water. T his reef is so large that it is its own biome, a complex biotic community characterized by distinctive plant and animal species and maintained under the climatic conditions of the region. Larger than the Great Wall of China, it is the only living thing on our planet that can be viewed from space. Thousands of exciting species of marine life inhabit the reef, along with hundreds of tropical islands all surrounded by more than 3000 individual reef systems that are awaiting your visit.
Included within the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem are over 400 species of coral and 1500 species of tropical fish. Other species living among the reef are coral sponges, dolphins, rays, molluscs, over 200 species of birds, and about 20 types of reptiles. The reef provides breeding grounds for humpback whales and a living place for endangered species such as the Sea Cow, which is a close relative of manatees, and large Green Sea Turtle. Both of these glorious animals are absolutely amazing to see up close.
Due to the Great Barrier Reef's pristine beauty, both in and out of the water, it is a major destination for adventure seekers worldwide.
Included within the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem are over 400 species of coral and 1500 species of tropical fish. Other species living among the reef are coral sponges, dolphins, rays, molluscs, over 200 species of birds, and about 20 types of reptiles. The reef provides breeding grounds for humpback whales and a living place for endangered species such as the Sea Cow, which is a close relative of manatees, and large Green Sea Turtle. Both of these glorious animals are absolutely amazing to see up close.
Due to the Great Barrier Reef's pristine beauty, both in and out of the water, it is a major destination for adventure seekers worldwide.
Savannah Perkins, 4/2014