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The Great Barrier Reef: 

The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong (‘sea cow’) and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world  composed of over 2,900 individual reefs 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). The Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.  The Reef ranges from 35 m average depth near the shore to 2000m offshore. It is the only natural feature on Earth that can be seen from outer space. 

Unique Value
The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its immense biodiversity and complex ecosystem. It’s one of the most significant marine habitats globally, essential for both scientific research and cultural heritage.Over 9000 species live on the Reef with many more unknown at this stage.

Importance of The Great Barrier Reef:

Reference: https://greatbarrierreef.org/  

Key Drivers for Degradation of The Great Barrier Reef:

Solutions to Preserve the Area:

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