Great Barrier Reef - Australia
This postcard is a new one from our new friend Trish L. She writes: Hi Ya, This postcard is of the Great Barrier Reef. Facts:
- It is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from outer space.
- It is apart of the World Heritage Listing
- It has over 2,900 reefs and around 940 islands.
- It stretches 2,300 kms along the Queensland coastline (1800 miles).
- The Reef is one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
- Not all coral is hard, some are soft and spongy.
- The reef starts just out from where I live.