The Great Barrier Reef is iconic because of its beauty, its diversity but most importantly, its scale. This expansive ecosystem is made up of 3000 individual reefs across an area over 2,300 kilometres (1,430 miles) long in an area roughly the size of Italy. Predicting where, when and why coral bleaching and other disturbances will be felt on the Reef is incredibly important to guide decisions about its conservation and management: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/explainers/predicting-coral-blea

Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef. A World Heritage area, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. The awe-inspiring region has an abundance of marine life, ancient cultural connections and offers spectacular scenic views above and below the water. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a multiple use area offering a variety of activities. 📹 @thegreenertwo #GreatBarrierReef #batfish #lovetheReef | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

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