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The Great Barrier Reef was formed over two thousand years ago by nature itself.
According to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority the current, living reef structure is believed to have begun growing on an older platform of coral reef about 20,000 years ago.
The older coral reef platform is believed to be 500,000 to 600, 000 yeas old.
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Was the great barrier reef formed by coral animals?
yes it was, and is, being formed by animals.
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
What is the proper name for the Great Barrier Reef?
The proper name for the Great Barrier Reef is simply "Great Barrier Reef".
Is Osprey Reef located on the Great Barrier Reef?
No. Although Osprey Reef is in the Coral Sea, where the Great Barrier Reef is located, it is actually separate from the Great Barrier Reef.
When was the Great Barrier Reef built?
The reef wasn't built. It was formed naturally, about four thousand years ago..
What is an example of an ecosystem in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef ecosystem.
Is the Great Barrier Reef the largest reef in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world.
Who formed the Great Barrier Reef?
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How does the Great Barrier Reef meet criteria?
The great barrier reef is awesome
When was the Great Barrier Reef destroyed?
The Great Barrier Reef has not been destroyed
What is the largest coral reef in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef.
When did the Great Barrier Reef get it name?
The Great Barrier Reef was named by Matthew Flinders, the first explorer to circumnavigate the Australian continent.The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef placed into the category of 'barrier reef'. This means that the reef is separated from the coastline due to the water's depth being too deep. The reef was given its name because of the following.Great: The Great Barrier Reef is a large and vast coral reef: at 2000km long, it is the largest coral reef in the world.Barrier: The Great Barrier Reef is a barrier reef. A barrier reef is one which runs parallel to the shore, separated by a channel of water.Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
