Terme de Glossaire

Great barrier reef

The biggest coral reef of the world, located off Queensland, in Australia. It spread over almost 2.600 kilometers and is considered as the biggest living structure on Earth. It is composed of 350 coral species of different height, form and colors that shelter more than 1.500 fish and shellfish species. Even though it is protected, the reef is in danger because of marine pollution, global warming and fishing.

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