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.
- It is one of the world’s most pristine, longest, and largest coral reefs.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Ningaloo Reef is also a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: DTE
Last updated on January, 2026
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