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The reason for it being a world heritage site is because it holds so many beautiful features like fish, coral and mammals.
The Great Barrier Reef is UNESCO World Heritage listed because it is the largest coral reef in the world. By having World Heritage designation, the Great Barrier Reef is acknowledged to be of value to all people and is to be preserved.
The Great Barrier Reef was put on the world heritage list because of its outstanding beauty. It is also one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. The marine life thrives in its amazingly well kept oceans.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause it is the nature of the reef and it important because there are Lot of living thing's in the great barrier reconsider of the land.
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∙ 14y agoIt is an icon because it is very large and beautiful. Also, a lot of ppl visit it every day.
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How is the Great Barrier Reef different to the other natural wonders of the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is so large that it can be seen from space.
What type of grass grows in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a marine biome, so the only grass that grows there is seagrass, which is not a true grass. There are 15 known species of seagrass in the Great Barrier Reef.
Is the whole great barrier reef privately or publicly owned?
The Great Barrier Reef is under commonwealth protection, so I assume the whole of the Reef will be "publicly" owned.
Is there a zoo in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is in the sea, so there is no zoo there. However there is a lot of sea creatures of all sorts to be seen around it.
Is the Great Barrier Reef cold?
not very as coral needs warm tropical tempretures to survive
How has the US government responded to the attempt to stop the destruction of the great barrier reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is not anywhere near US waters so the question is invalid.
What nation is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland, so it is considered part of Australia. It lies within Australian waters.
How close to the ground is the Great Barrier Reef?
It is underwater. So it is not close to the ground.
Is the crown of thorns starfish introduced to the Great Barrier Reef?
No it is native to the great barrier reef; it's natural predators have been reduced so greatly in number that its population is not adequately controlled.
Are there seahorses in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Eastern Spiny seahorse - Hippocampus hendriki- lives in the Great Barrier Reef.
Why is the Great Barrier Reef so unique?
The Great Barrier Reef is famous for its rich diversity of marine life, including the colourful coral. The Great Barrier Reef is also famous as it is the largest barrier reef in the world - so large, that it is the only living organism that can be seen from space.
How long ago did the Great Barrier Reef begin to form?
the Great Barrier Reef is approximately 500,000 years old. However The structure of the current reef is much younger. It is less than around 8,000 years old. So it is hard to put your finger on the exact age of the Great barrier reef. This is NOT the answer to the question...It is merely speculation.
