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Why is the Great Barrier Reef important? We're glad you asked.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known, well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesn’t just matter here in Australia – it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally.
Why is the Great Barrier Reef important? We're glad you asked.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known, well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesn’t just matter here in Australia – it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally.
