10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Great Barrier Reef

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• Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral ecosystem in the world, with a length reaching nearly 2,300 kilometers.
• Corals in Great Barrier Reef are more than 500,000 years old.
• Great Barrier Reef is a residence for more than 1,500 species of fish and 600 species of coral.
• Corals in the Great Barrier Reef can grow up to 10 centimeters a year.
• Great Barrier Reef is a gathering place for green turtles that lay eggs on the beaches around it.
• In 1981, Great Barrier Reef was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
• Aboriginal culture has a folklore about the origin of the Great Barrier Reef, which they call Dreamtime or Wongal.
• Since the colonial era, Great Barrier Reef has become an important source for the fisheries and tourism industry in Australia.
• Great Barrier Reef produces more than $ 5 billion per year for the Australian economy.
• Over the past few years, Great Barrier Reef has experienced significant damage due to climate change and human activity, so it is necessary to make efforts to preserve it.