Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometres off the north-eastern coast of Australia.

Biodiversity

It is made of thousands of individual reefs and hundreds of islands, home to a vast range of marine life including fish, turtles, sharks and corals. It can be seen from space.

Conservation

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the reef is threatened by warming seas, coral bleaching and pollution, making its protection a global concern.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Great Barrier Reef?

Off the north-eastern coast of Australia.

Why is the Great Barrier Reef important?

It is the largest coral reef system and holds huge marine biodiversity.