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What is the smallest fish species living on the Great Barrier Reef?
As far as I know the smallest fish in the great barrier reef is the stout infantfish
What is the location for the Great Barrier Reef?
google maps has a great answer for you but it is in far north Queenslanf
Does the Great Barrier Reef Run along a Beach?
the great barrier reef runs a far way away from the beach and is 1200 miles long and there is approximately 1500 fish live in that special reef
What shore line is the great barrier reef located?
Far North Queensland
How far is Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef?
Cairns is approximately 40-60 kilometers away from the Great Barrier Reef, depending on which part of the reef you visit. On average, it takes about 1.5-2 hours by boat to reach popular reef sites from Cairns.
How can I get to the great Barrier Reef?
You cannot walk and it is too far to swim, try a ship.
What is the length of the Great Barrier Reef in kilometres?
The depth of the Great Barrier Reef varies. The coral which makes up the Great Barrier reef is believed to extend to a depth of around 500m in some places, but the actual living polyps only go down as far as 30 metres. The water in the channel between the shoreline and the reef reaches about 60 metres in depth.
Why do people visit the great barrier?
Tourism is the main drawcard for the Great Barrier Reef. People visit the reef for its beautiful colours and clear, pristine waters which are ideal for snorkelling or Scuba diving. As well, in the far north, people can have the best of both worlds - it is where the "rainforest meets the sea". The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. There are many Great Barrier Reef cruises like Ocean Spirit, Quicksilver and Sunlover Reef Cruises which takes visitors to the different reef locations for some incredible island activities.
What year was the Great Barrier Reef found?
The Great Barrier Reef was first found by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 when his ship HMS Endeavour ran aground on the reef off the site of present-day Cooktown, in far north Queensland.However, Cook did not name the Great Barrier Reef. It was actually named by sea explorer Matthew Flinders when he circumnavigated the Austalian continent in 1801-1802.
Who named and found the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef was first found by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 when his ship HMS Endeavour ran aground on the reef off the site of present-day Cooktown, in far north Queensland.However, Cook did not name the Great Barrier Reef. It was actually named by sea explorer Matthew Flinderswhen he circumnavigated e Austalian continent in 1801-1802.
Where does the oldest living rain forest meet the Great Barrier Reef?
This occurs in north Queensland, Australia. The oldest living rainforest is believed to be the Daintree Rainforest in far north Queensland, and it meets the Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation.
Is the saltwater crocodile found in the Great Barrier Reef?
No. The Great Barrier Reef is located offshore, parallel to the Queensland coast, in the Coral Sea. Crocodiles do not live in the sea. However, crocodiles have been observed within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park area, although it is not considered to be their usual habitat. They have been observed basking on some of the coral islands and coral cays in the far north, but there are no crocodile breeding grounds on the reef.
