Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. It is made up of 2,900 smaller reef sections and 900 islands, totaling 2,300 kilometers of reef spread across 344,400 square kilometers of ocean. These reefs, or reef systems, are found in the appropriately named Coral Sea, which is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

The reef is home to a wide range of coral, fish, and marine species, including plant life and tiny aquatic organisms as well as sharks, turtles, and rays. This region has historically been one of the most biologically diverse, and the variety of colors and life found here is astounding.

Travelers and tourists from all over the world come to admire the reefs and the marine life that inhabits them while diving and snorkeling in the coral and reef forests. Although the reef has suffered from tourism and climate change, conservation efforts aim to safeguard this lovely and delicate habitat to ensure that the world does not lose this incredible natural wonder.

Location: Queensland, Australia