Great Barrier Reef

geographical name

coral reef 1250 miles (2012 kilometers) long in the Coral Sea off the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia

Note: Most of the Great Barrier Reef is designated a marine park.

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“Great Barrier Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Great%20Barrier%20Reef. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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