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What are the most interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef?
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1. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world, and it spans an area of 344,000 square kilometers.
2. It is also the only living thing on Earth that can be seen from space.
3. The Great Barrier Reef is made up of over 1,500 individual reefs and 900 islands.
4. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a diverse array of marine life including more than 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, and over 100 species of whales, dolphins, turtles, and dugongs.
5. It is estimated that there are over 4,000 species of hard corals alone on the Great Barrier Reef.
6. The Great Barrier Reef has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its outstanding natural beauty and unique biodiversity.