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Discover the Reef
The breadth of beauty and diversity of Queensland's reef systems is astounding.
Stretching from Cape York in the north to Bundaberg in the south, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most vibrant and complex marine ecosystems in the world - home to more than 10 per cent of the world's fish species, a third of all known hard coral species, 600 species of echinoderms, 500 species of sea weed, six of the world's seven species of turtles, 200 species of birds, 150 species of sharks and rays and 14,000 dugongs.
Coral Reefs
More than 400 (or one-third) of the world's coral species can be found in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. More on Coral Reefs>
Marine Parks and World Heritage Area
In 1981 the Great Barrier Reef was granted World Heritage status and is now the largest protected World Heritage Area and marine park on Earth. More on Marine Parks and World Heritage Area>
Additional Resources
Information on a range of accessible resources on all aspects of Queensland's reefs systems from coral, and marine animals to threats such as climate change. More on Additional Resources>
Plants and Animals
The Great Barrier Reef is home to the world’s most diverse collection of fauna, including sharks, whales, turtles, dugongs, fish and stingers. More on Plants and Animals>
Threats to the Reef
In addition to natural phenomenon, the greatest threat to the reef is caused by human intervention. More on Threats to the Reef>