Ningaloo Reef Latest News
A new survey finds nearly 70% of corals at UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef have died.
About Ningaloo Reef
- It is located on Western Australia's remote coast along the East Indian Ocean.
- It is Australia’s largest fringing coral reef, extending across 300 kilometres of coastline.Â
- It is one of the world’s most pristine, longest, and largest coral reefs.Â
- However, it is unusually narrow and covers an area of about 50 sq.km.
- The reef sustains both temperate and tropical marine life, including mammals and reptiles.Â
- It has about 250 corals, of which 200 are hard coral species.
- Besides corals, the reef hosts over 500 fish species. Some of the mega marine species found here are manta rays, whale sharks, humpback whales, potato cod, dugongs, and sea turtles.Â
- The Ningaloo Reef is also a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: DTE
Ningaloo Reef FAQs
Q1: Ningaloo Reef is located along the coast of which region?
Ans: Western Australia.
Q2: Approximately how long is the Ningaloo Reef?
Ans: 300 km
Q3: Ningaloo Reef covers roughly how much area?
Ans: It covers an area of about 50 sq.km.
Q4: How many coral species are found in Ningaloo Reef?
Ans: About 250, including 200 hard corals.
