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December 29, 2003Animals of the Great Barrier ReefIt wasn't until the mid-18th century that corals were recognized as animals, not, as previously thought, plants. Corals are remarkable creatures, forming vast colonies known as reefs. The world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is located a mere 60 meters below the sea's surface off the eastern coast of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef expands over an area greater than 23000 square kilometers. |
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