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Page 1: Reef. The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a region within Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater.

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Page 2: Reef. The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a region within Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater.

The Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier Reef is a region within

Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater structure made up

of colonies of tiny marine animals. It stretches from the most northerly point of

the East Coast until Gladstone, Queensland (above Brisbane)

Page 3: Reef. The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a region within Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater.

1.5 million tourists come to this region to relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel, surf, or sail every year.

Designated as a World Heritage Site in 1981

Page 4: Reef. The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a region within Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater.

Reef tourism has increased tremendously over the years; analysts suggest this is because of two factors:

Faster catamarans so it doesn’t take as long to get there;

They have introduced many different ways to experience the reef in order to appeal to a broader range of visitors – snorkel, scuba, and glass-bottom viewing.

Page 5: Reef. The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a region within Queensland that contains the largest coral reef in the world – Coral Reef: An underwater.