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Yes, the Great Barrier Reef is visible from low earth orbit. It is reported to be the only living thing visible from space with the unaided eye. It can be seen from the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Further out in space, such as from the moon, it is not visible.
Imagery from satellites is important in determining the extent of coral bleaching occurring on the reef which is threatening the coral. This can be detected from space imagery to a depth of 10m. Maps made from these images can determine the extent and progression of the bleaching.
MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) images taken from space keep watch over the location of coral bleaching on the reef. NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites monitor surface temperature and color. Data from these images appears online within three hours of the satellites' orbit passing over the reef. MODIS imagery discovered that river plumes from Queensland were travelling to the outer reef. Without being able to see the reef from space, scientists had not realised the debris from land traveled so far.
Space shuttle astronauts have also observed and photographed massive algal blooms on the reef which could impact the health of the reef. The reef also has massive seagrass meadows which have also been visible to the astronauts.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoEh...no. Your in outer space...you can't see anything but the shape of states,countrys,continents,etc.
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∙ 10y agoYes indeed. Such images can be found at the related link below.
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∙ 10y agoYes. the Great Barrier Reef extends for about 2300 km parallel to the coast of Queensland, and can certainly be seen from space. It is said to be the only living organism visible from space.
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Why is the Great Barrier Reef cool?
well i think it is cool because you can see it from space:) XD =P
Three things you can see from space?
The Great Lakes, the Great Barrier Reef, and, supposedly, the light from the Luxor Casino in Las Vegas.
What country can you see the Great Barrier Reef from?
The Great Barrier Reef is from the country (continent) of AUSTRALIA.
What is an example of a reef?
Great Barrier Reef ; see related link below .
Organism that you can see on the Great Barrier Reef?
a barnicle
What will you see while snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef?
The marine life in the Great Barrier Reef is incredible to see it homes 1500 species of fish, different types of coral, turtles, whales, dolphins as well as variety of sharks - mainly reef sharks
Where can people go in Australia to see the great barri er reef?
Usually its best to go to the great barrier reef, but on a full moon it can be viewed from nimbin
Five examples of different organism that you can see on the great barrier reef?
In general, corals, anemone's, starfish, snails, reef fish.
What is there to see at the Great Barrier Reef?
coral fish under water plants
Are there sharks living in the Great Barrier Reef?
Shark species in the Great Barrier reef include:various species of reef shark (the most common of the sharks in the Great Barrier Reef) such as grey reef shark and whitetip reef sharklemon sharkvarious species of wobbegong sharkcoral catsharkleopard sharktiger shark
Who is responsible for protecting the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier reef is not owned by any commercial entity or private party. However as it is in Australian waters, a significant portion of it has been designated as a marine park by the Australian government, and it is managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, a federal division, in collaboration with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and Queensland Fisheries, which are subdivisions of the Queensland state government.
Are there seahorses in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Eastern Spiny seahorse - Hippocampus hendriki- lives in the Great Barrier Reef.
