During my research, a lot of my basic statistics and background of the reef were received from greatbarrierreef.org. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on the planet. It stretches about 2,300 kilometers long and is approximately the size of Italy. It is generated by 2,900 coral reefs combined. One of the most important wonders of the world, the reef is estimated to be about 25 million years old. Millions of animals visit the reef including thirty …show more content…
I was able to obtain a lot of information about the reef and why it was falsely accused. The ecosystem is on the verge of dying if no one takes action. Action can be taken by every human on this planet by simply reducing pollution. This pollution is causing changes in the climate and temperature around the world. This changes in patterns is leading to coral bleaching which occurs when unexpected changes in the water temperature causes decay of a reef. Without the reef, millions of animals would be homeless. The importance of the reef is unexplainable due to the numerous of benefits it provides for the planet