What is the name of the largest coral reef system in the world?

 The largest coral reef system in the world is the Great Barrier Reef. 🐠🪸🌊

📍 Location:

• Located off the northeast coast of Australia, in the Coral Sea
• Stretches along the coast of Queensland

📏 Key Facts:

• Length: About 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles)
• Area: Over 344,000 square kilometers (133,000 square miles)
• Visible from space: Yes — it’s the largest living structure on Earth

🌿 What makes it special?

• Composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900+ islands
• Home to thousands of species:
• 1,500+ species of fish
• 400+ types of coral
• Sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, seabirds, and more
• Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1981)

⚠️ Environmental Importance & Threats:

• Vital for marine biodiversity
• Acts as a natural barrier protecting coastlines from storms and erosion

Threatened by:

• Climate change
• Coral bleaching
• Pollution
• Overfishing