Coral Reefs in India and the World
Coral Reefs in the World
- Coral reefs occur in more than 100 countries and territories and whilst they cover only 0.2% of the seafloor, they support at least 25% of marine species and underpin the safety, coastal protection, wellbeing, food and economic security of hundreds of millions of people.
- Over half of the world’s coral reefs are found within six countries: Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Maldives.
- Great Barrier Reef, Australia: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles) along the northeastern coast of Australia. It is home ....
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