The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef

 

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is sometimes referred to as the largest single organism in the world. In fact, it is made up of millions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps (coral polyp). It had been voted as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Wealth of biodiversity, waters are warm and clear, and the affordability of floating facilities called live aboards, the reef makes this a very popular tourist destination, especially for scuba divers. Many cities along the Queensland coast that offer tours to the coral sea every day. Several continental islands have also been turned into a resort.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest collection of coral reefs which consists of approximately 3,000 reefs and 900 islands, which stretches 2,600 miles. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. Most of these coral areas, including parts that are protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.