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Great Barrier Reef
Coral reefs are among Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems, built by tiny colonial animals. Learn how reefs form, why corals bleach, what services they provide, and how conservation efforts work.
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How Coral Reefs Work: Ecosystems, Bleaching, and Conservation
Coral reefs are among Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems, built by tiny colonial animals. Learn how reefs form, why corals bleach, what services they provide, and how conservation efforts work.
8 min readgeography › world geography
How the Great Barrier Reef Works: The Ocean's Living Superstructure
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth. Learn how it was built, what lives there, why it's threatened by climate change, and what efforts are underway to save it.
7 min read