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    The Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea off Queensland is the largest reef system on earth, extending for over 2000 km in length and visible from the moon.
    The Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the world's natural wonders, and is home to hundreds of varieties of coral & countless colourful and exotic sea creatures. Within the reef there are over 700 tropical islands.

    The first European explorer to see the Great Barrier Reef was Captain James Cook during his 1768 voyage. Cook discovered the reef by running aground on it June 11, 1770.

    Today a large part of the reef is protected within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

     

     


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