From Ningaloo to the Great Barrier, Australia is home to some of the worlds greatest coral reefs. Learn about the beauty and prepare your next adventure.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, [1] [2] composed of over 2,900 individual reefs [3] 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).

2025年1月23日 · Covering nearly 133,000 square miles (345,000 square kilometers), the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 411 species of hard corals.

2024年11月15日 · World-leading marine park management since 1975. The Great Barrier Reef is recognised as one of the world’s best managed coral reef ecosystems. It is our great privilege and responsibility to protect and manage this unique and special place. ABOUT GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK AUTHORITY.

5 天之前 · Great Barrier Reef, complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia that is the longest and largest reef complex in the world. The Great Barrier Reef extends in roughly a northwest-southeast direction for more than 1,250 miles (2,000 km), at an offshore distance ranging from 10 to 100 ...

2 天之前 · Spanning over 2,300km (1,430mi) down Australia’s eastern coastline, The Great Barrier Reef offers an abundance of coastal experiences unlike anywhere else in the world. Swim amongst the stunning coral formations, giant clams, rare species of whales, and six of the world's seven marine turtle species.

It’s one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, home to an incredible array of marine plants and animals. The expansive coral reefs play a vital role in mitigating the impacts of climate change, as well as providing invaluable research opportunities to understand the role reefs play in keeping our oceans and planet healthy.

2018年6月20日 · Sprawling off the east coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is not a single reef but a group of more than 2,800 distinct entities. It stretches over 1,250 miles (2,000...

One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the worlds ...

2017年11月29日 · Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is home to the world’s largest and most complex coral reef ecosystem attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The Great Barrier Reef is a marvel to behold both above and below the water and consists of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands and coral cays that are an aquatic playground and home ...