Big thanks to story jumper for helping me create this books about the Great Barrier Reef.

THANK YOU STORY JUMPER

 DESCRIPTION :The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest and most diverse ecosystem.This unique natural  wonder has 2900 reefs and 900 islands.It is an extensive system of environments such as estuaries, seagrass beds, mangroves,  wetlands, deep oceans regions and vegetated islands.The Great Barrier Reef was added to UNESO’S world heritage list more than 40 years ago for its scientific, cultural and environmental value.

HEY YOU COME WITH ME TO EXPLORE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF!

COME ON LETS GO 

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF SIZE AND LOCATION:The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea off the Coast of Queensland, Australia. This natural wonder is 2600km long and stretches from the southern town of Bundaberg to the town of Cape York.This reef is bigger than Tasmania and Victoria put together and Astronaut’s can see it from outer space

Let’s take a look at this !

MAP OF GREAT BARRIER REEF 

BIODIVERSITY:The Great Barrier Reef is well renowned for its biodiversity and it is home to thousands of species of marine life such as 400 types of coral and 1,500 species of fish. The fish range in size includes smaller colourful fish like the Angelfish, and Clownfish to larger fish like Gropers, sharks and stingrays. The reef holds a variety of marine animals such as dugongs, and whales.Numerous species of sea snake, sea turtles, seabirds and invertebrates like Giant clams, starfish and sea urchins call the Great Barrier Reef their home.The rich diversity of life contributes to the reefs ecosystem making it one of the most biologically diverse marine environment.

Wow that’s new to me !

The Great Barrier Reef has a variety of plants, such as sea grasses, mangroves and different kinds of algae. Sea grasses and flowering plants, grow in shallow water and provides important Homes to many marine animals. Mangroves and land plants grow along the coast to help the reef’s ecosystem. Algae come in green, red and brown. It is very common and plays a vital role for the reefs structure and food chain.

Plants also help us by hiding sea creatures like me from being attacked.

Types of plants 

SIGNIFICANCE 

The Great Barrier Reef is an ancient host of living and dates back to twenty million years. This reef and its surroundings area has a deep indigenous heritage and is a key part of the traditional owner’s culture. It has many historic sites, including shipwrecks, lighthouse and plane wrecks.

Today more than a million people live and work in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area. Tourism, fisheries and shipping activities are the primary industries that seperate within the reef people like to boat, fish, sail, snorkel and swim in the Great Barrier Reef.