Great Barrier Reef By Kiante Jackson
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. It is found in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure. It is made up of around 2900 individual reefs.
Coral sea
It is made up of around 900 islands. The Great Barrier Reef is around 2600 kilometers (1616 miles) in length. Astronauts can see the Great Barrier Reef from space.
It's one of the last places on Earth where large marine animals can still be found in great numbers, making it a special place on a global scale. Ocean giants such as sharks, tunas, whales, dolphins and marlin abound in these waters. Coral reef systems, endangered green turtles, numerous species of seabirds and spectacular sponge gardens (including ancient species considered to be “living fossils�) also make up this tropical marine jewel.
Great Barrier Reef
The Coral Sea is a region of the Pacific Ocean between Australia, New Guinea and Vanuatu. According to the World Wildlife Federation, the Coral Sea is one of the most pristine areas in the world. Formed by coral and undersea mountains, it is home to dozens of marine fish and coral reefs. The Coral Sea is also home to several islands with their own small coral reefs. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/info_8149610_10coral-sea.html