Are there coral reefs in Australia?

Yes, Australia has the third largest coral reef system in the world, known as the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, and is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. It is home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of corals, and 4,000 species of mollusks. The Great Barrier Reef is also the largest living structure on Earth, stretching over 1400 miles.