All About World's Largest Coral Reef

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is located off the northeastern coast of Australia

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It spans over 2,300 km and comprising over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands

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The reef is so large that it's visible from space. It covers an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers

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It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its outstanding universal value

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The reef is home to a vast array of marine life, including over 600 types of hard and soft corals

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The reef is built by billions of tiny organisms called coral polyps, which secrete a hard, limestone structure

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The reef is an economic powerhouse, contributing significantly to the Australian economy through tourism and other related industries

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Much of the Reef is a marine protected area, managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of Australia

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