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The great barrier reef formed by coral rocks runs parallel to the north -east coast of the continent . It is about 2000 km long
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- Located on the north - east coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the world 's largest coral reef.
- It stretches over 2,300 km and can be viewed from outer space.
- The reef is formed of skeletal remains of small marine organisms called coral polyps that live in shallow, warm tropical waters.
- It is called Great Barrier Reef because it acts as a barrier for the movement of ships to the coast.
- The region is rich in soft and hard corals, jelly fish, molluscas ,fish, sharks, whales and dolphins.
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