Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest individual formation created by living organisms. As the largest coral reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef includes over 900 islands, over 2,900 separate reefs, and supports one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. The Great Barrier Reef covers 133,000 square miles.This amazing formation can be seen from outer space.

Great Barrier Reef Quote and Videos

"We’ve seen the evidence with our own eyes. Climate change is already impacting the Great Barrier Reef and reefs in Western Australia."

Below is a video on the Great Barrier reef, it's location, significance, and formation. Think about the quote above, are any of the other locations in danger by climate change or human destruction?

Please continue field trip by clicking on stop 6 labeled Harbour of Rio de Janeiro.