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Coral Reef
Underwater cities built by reef-building corals — nurseries for fish, sea turtles, and dugongs. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system.
Where It Exists
Destinations
Great Barrier Reef
Explore great barrier reef within the Coral Reef ecosystem.
Galapagos
Explore galapagos within the Coral Reef ecosystem.
Sian Kaan
Explore sian kaan within the Coral Reef ecosystem.
Calanques
Explore calanques within the Coral Reef ecosystem.
Andaman Islands
Explore andaman islands within the Coral Reef ecosystem.
Wildlife
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Dugong dugon
Seagrass meadows
Vulnerable to boat strikes and seagrass habitat loss.
Nicocolll / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Explore Dugong
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Coral reefs
Climate change and ocean warming pose significant reef stress globally.
Gökhan Tolun / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Explore Reef-building corals
Natural Wonders
Environmental Challenges
Ocean warming and coral bleaching events
Plastic pollution and marine debris
Overfishing in adjacent waters
Conservation
Marine park zoning, no-anchor zones, and eco-certified operators protect fragile reef flats at documented destinations.
Environmental Topics
Ocean Pollution
Marine pollution, coastal ecosystems, and ocean conservation.
Plastic Pollution
Plastic waste in oceans, rivers, and landscapes — causes and solutions.
Climate Change
Global climate patterns, temperature trends, and impacts on destinations and ecosystems.
Biodiversity
Species richness, ecosystem health, and conservation priorities.
Discover Coral Reefs
Connect ecosystem discovery to EcoQuest challenges and planetary exploration.