The Great Barrier Reef is a very special place! It is not one continuous reef, but made up of over 2900 reefs and 900 islands. It is the largest reef structure and marine park in the world.he Great Barrier Reef is a very special place! It is not one continuous reef, but made up of over 2900 reefs and 900 islands. It is the largest reef structure and marine park in the world.
A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges â the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant).Some meningiomas are classified as atypical, meaning they're neither benign nor malignant but, rather, something in between.ost meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant). Some meningiomas are classified as atypical, meaning they're neither benign nor malignant but, rather, something in between.
What You Need to Know. 1  Meningioma is the most common type of primary brain tumor, accounting for about 30 percent of all brain tumors. 2  Meningiomas can grow and press against the brain or spinal cord, causing symptoms such as: Headaches. 3  About 85 percent of meningiomas are benign and most can be removed with surgery.