Great Barrier Reef - Wikipedia
The 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).
Guide to the Great Barrier Reef - Australia
3 天之前 · 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 | Britannica
4 天之前 · 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 - National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · 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.
Fascinating facts about the Great Barrier Reef | Reef Authority
2024年5月28日 · The Great Barrier Reef makes up about 10 per cent of the world's coral reef ecosystems and is one of the best known and most complex natural systems on Earth. It is Sea Country for many first Australians with more than 70 Traditional Owner groups whose connections to the marine environment dates back more than 60,000 years.
Great Barrier Reef | Australia's Great Natural Wonder
The 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.
What to do at the Great Barrier Reef - Tourism Australia
The 2,300-kilometre (1,430-mile) Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. You can swim, snorkel, dive and sail this living masterpiece. By Jessica Wilkinson
Complete Guide to the Great Barrier Reef - TripSavvy
2020年9月8日 · The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral system, stretching for 1500 miles along Australia's northeast coast. It's a bucket list destination for snorkeling and scuba diving, dotted with more than 900 white-sand islands …
What is the Great Barrier Reef? | Australia’s Natural Wonder
Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers along the Queensland coast. Learn about its stunning ecosystems, diverse marine life, and how to experience this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park | National Museum of Australia
2023年9月6日 · The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. At 2300 kilometres long and with an area of 344,400 square kilometres, it comprises about 600 islands and 3,000 coral reefs and is home to one-third of all the world’s soft coral species.