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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system (Australia) composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). (Wikipedia)
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The worlds biggest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
But coral grows all the time so no one will know the correct exact measurement for long.
Coral reefs varies in size. Some are incredible large, others small.
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Is the great coral reef the same as the Great Barrier Reef?
No. A coral reef is just a reef made out of coral. There are many other kinds of reefs. A coral reef is just one kind. The Great Barrier Reef is a specific coral reef. There are many other coral reefs in the world.
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
Does it rain in the coral reef?
It does not rain in a coral reef because the wind near the coral reef is dry and has no moisture
What is coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
What is a coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
Are dolphins coral reef animals?
No they are not coral reef animals
How is a coral reef built?
A CORAL REEF is built by cnidarians.
Is a coral reef a habitat?
Yes, a coral reef is a habitat.
Is reef the same as coral?
A reef is a body of coral, so no. A reef can be made of things other than coral.
How did the coral feef get its name?
its made of coral and its a reef so they called it the coral reef
What is the term for a circular coral reef?
A coral atoll.
Why do animals and plants live in a coral reef?
The environment for a coral reef needs to be well investigated. First of all, you need to mimic an outdoor coral reef using waves and sunlight. These are the essentials for an ideal coral reef. Also along with the reef, you should include fish. The fish will eat algi off of the reef and will make it more natural looking.
