The Great Barrier Reef has long been known to and used by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is an important part of local groups' cultures and spirituality. The …

Dec 11, 2025 · Great Barrier Reef, complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia that is the longest and largest reef complex in the world.

Apr 17, 2025 · It comprises around 3,000 individual reefs and 980 islands and cays and is one of the best known and most complex natural systems on Earth. The Great Barrier Reef is the …

Jan 22, 2025 · The Great Barrier Reef, which extends for over 2,300 kilometers (1,429 miles) along the northeastern coast of Australia, is home to over 9,000 known species. There are …

11 hours ago · Explore Matador Network’s full 25 places to go in 2026 Stretching for more than 1,400 miles just off the coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest …

Located off the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's seven natural wonders and a prized UNESCO World Heritage Area. Sadly, the Great Barrier Reef is under …

One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef.

4 days ago · Overview of the Great Barrier Reef The reef is the world’s largest coral‑reef system, comprising more than 2,900 individual reefs and islands. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, …

The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 …

Jun 20, 2025 · Information about the diversity and the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef, the threats it faces and the urgent need for its conservation.