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In places it is. The coral which makes up the Great Barrier reef is believed to extend to a depth of around 500m (1640 feet) in some parts of the Reef. However, the living polyps themselves only go down as far as 30 metres (almost 100 feet).
The water in the channel between the shoreline and the reef reaches about 60 metres (197 ft) in depth.
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What is the minimum elevation of great barrier reef?
14,000 feet
How is a barrier reef alike to a frining reef?
A fringing reef grows in shallow waters usually a few feet from shore or in lagoons. They are often confused for barrier reefs just by the overall growth of the reef. However, with barrier reefs there is usually a deep portion and located farther from shore than with a fringing reef.
Are there under water volcanoes in the Great Barrier Reef?
yes. but you will find that the deeper the area is, the higher and less active the volcanoes are. in the great barrier reef there are some volcanoes that go up to 50 feet tall
How deep does it go down in Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef varies in depth, with the shallowest parts typically around 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) near the coastline and reef flats. The deeper areas can reach depths of about 30 meters (98 feet) or more in some locations, particularly in offshore sections. However, the most significant biodiversity and coral growth occur in shallower waters where sunlight penetrates.
How Deep has someone dived in the Great Barrier Reef?
The deepest recorded dive in the Great Barrier Reef is approximately 130 meters (427 feet), achieved by professional divers. However, this depth is significantly beyond recreational diving limits, which usually max out around 40 meters (130 feet) for certified divers. The Great Barrier Reef is primarily known for its vibrant marine life and coral ecosystems rather than extreme diving records. Safety and conservation are paramount, leading most divers to explore shallower, more accessible areas.
The tongue of the ocean is located where?
The Tongue of the Ocean is located just off the east coast of Andros Island, Bahamas. It is an oceanic trench where the water goes from 100 feet deep to over 6,000 ft deep.
What is the largest fish in the Great Barrier Reef?
The largest fish in the Great Barrier Reef is the whale shark. These gentle giants can grow up to 40 feet in length and are filter feeders, primarily consuming plankton and small fish. They are often spotted in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef during their annual migrations.
Is great barriar reef bigger than a whale shark?
Yes, the Great Barrier Reef is significantly larger than a whale shark. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 344,400 square kilometers (133,000 square miles), making it the largest coral reef system in the world. In contrast, whale sharks, the largest fish species, typically grow to about 12 meters (39 feet) in length, although some can reach up to 18 meters (59 feet). Thus, the reef is vastly more expansive than any individual whale shark.
How high above sea level is the great barrier reef?
It is about two or three feet below sea level and I don't think it is above the sea level
What are the coordinates of the Great Barrier Reef?
The water temperature of the Great Barrier Reef varies between 22 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius (71 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the season and on how far north one travels. As the reef extends for 2300 km down the coast of Queensland, it will tend to be warmer further north. Winter temperatures do not change dramatically, as the majority of the reef is in tropical and subtropical waters, and coral requires a constant warm temperature range.
How far under the water do you have to go to get to the Great Barrier Reef?
Coral needs sunlight to exist at all. It will be most prolific in warm shallow sea, I don't actually know at what depth it doesn't grow at, but the sea is not deep at all, that is to say generally less than say 5 M (20 feet or so)
What things are bleaching the coral at the Great Barrier Reef?
Many things are causing coral reef to get bleached. I think there are three main causes. For example, by just touching the coral with your hand or feet, kills the coral polyps. Also, overfishing kills it too. However, global warming is warming the water and not letting the coral reef or creatures of the reef survive. So, those are the ways that coral gets bleached! --Michelle from NJ...(6th gradeee)..........<3!
