The architecture of the reef
The bustling underwater metropolis
First Nations custodianship
The modern battle for survival
matilda Build a tiny coral town to discover how diverse species protect the Great Barrier Reef.
matilda The reef supports 1,500 fish species, sheltering tiny pygmy seahorses in sea fans and hosting massive breeding humpback whales.
Which of these gentle giants regularly visits the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef to breed and give birth?
Approximately what percentage of the world's total fish species can be found living in the Great Barrier Reef?
matilda Sea cucumbers clean the Great Barrier Reef floor by vacuuming up organic waste.
Which colorful reef fish is famous for scraping algae off coral and excreting it as fine white sand?
Parrotfish sleeping bags: Some parrotfish species blow a bubble of protective mucus around themselves at night to mask their scent from predators.
Which remote coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef is famous for being the world's largest nesting site for green sea turtles?
How many of the world's seven marine turtle species can be found in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef?
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. The Great Barrier Reef showcases this with 1,500 fish species and 600 types of coral.
What dangerous reef dweller is known as the world's most venomous fish and blends perfectly with coral rubble?