What do you think is the largest living structure on Earth? Go ahead, take a guess. If you guessed the Great Barrier Reef, you’re right! The Great Barrier Reef is 1,429 miles long and covers an area that is approximately 133,000 square miles, “the largest coal reef system in the world.” It contains almost 3,000 individual reefs and many different species. Fun fact? The Great Barrier Reef is so large that it can actually be seen from space. Unfortunately, due to land-based pollution, many of the Earth’s reefs are being threated. That’s why it’s important that we all do our part to reduce run-off of harmful chemicals into our oceans. A great way to start? Wait at least 30 minutes after applying sunscreen or better yet, use reef safe sunscreen when exploring the ocean. Share this post with an ocean lover. Source: NOAA, Sep. 2021 http://from.ubs/6170Z5Crj