Places & Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
The world’s largest coral reef system, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast network of coral reefs, islands, and associated habitats in the Coral Sea off northeastern Australia. It is recognized for its ecological variety and scale.
The reef is a living ecosystem rather than a single constructed landmark. This development record is intentionally concise pending the full editorial content pass.
Quick facts
- It lies off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
- It is made up of many reefs and islands.
- Coral animals build the reef structure.
- It supports many marine species.
- It is a major area of scientific and conservation interest.
A surprising fact
The reef can be seen from space in suitable conditions, though individual corals cannot be identified that way.
