Treasures of the Coral Sea

Lucy Trippett

The Coral Sea is a global biodiversity hotspot due to its high diversity of habitats, ecosystems and species. Less than 1 percent of the Coral Sea is permanently protected from extractive activities, such as fishing.

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Sea Beauty

The Coral Sea is a global biodiversity hotspot ...

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Striped Marlin

341 bird and animal species found in the Coral ...

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Grey Reef Sharks

The Coral Sea is one of the last remaining plac...

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Manta Ray

This manta ray shares the Coral Sea with 52 spe...

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Pink Anenomefish

Pink anenomefish are found in warm tropical wa...

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Bigeye Trevally

Pelgaic (ocean-dwelling) fish include some of t...

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Jelly Fish

Unique marine species, like this jelly fish, ar...

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Chambered Nautilus

The chambered nautilus, shown here in red whip ...

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Coral Reefs

The seafloor of the Coral Sea is highly diverse...

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Classic Coral

In addition to its spectacular coral reefs, the...

Added: Aug 22, 2011