10 Interesting Fact About World famous coral reefs and marine life

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• The largest coral reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, with a length of more than 2,300 kilometers.
• Coral reefs can also be found in other tropical waters such as the Caribbean, Indonesia, and the Maldives Islands.
• The largest whale in the world, the blue whale, is often seen around the coral reefs during their winter migration.
• Coral reefs in Indonesia are one of the most diverse in the world, with more than 500 types of corals and thousands of fish species.
• Clown fish, as seen in the film Finding Nemo, actually lives in coral reefs in the Indian Ocean and Pacific.
• Coral reefs can also support the lives of other creatures such as coconut crabs and mantis shrimp.
• Green sea turtles, which can live up to 80 years, are often found around coral reefs.
• Killer Whales, which are the top predators in the sea, can also be found around coral reefs when looking for food.
• Coral reefs can grow up to 1 cm per year, but can be damaged by changes in water temperature, pollution, and physical damage.
• Whale sharks, which can grow up to 12 meters in length, are often seen in open waters close to coral reefs.