Facts about Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity

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   More than 4,000 species of mollusc have been recorded across the Great Barrier Reef, reflecting its extraordinary invertebrate diversity.

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   Six of the world's seven sea turtle species are found in the Great Barrier Reef, using its waters for feeding, nesting, and migration.

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   Over 30 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises inhabit or migrate through the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

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   Around 600 species of coral, including both hard and soft varieties, form the structural foundation of the Great Barrier Reef's biodiversity.

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   The Great Barrier Reef supports more than 1,500 species of fish, making it one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth.

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