Great Barrier Reef - Wikipedia
On 11 June 1770, Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, ran aground on a shoal south of the present-day location of Cooktown, requiring seven weeks to repair.
Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area - DCCEEW
Feb 9, 2026 · The Great Barrier Reef was inscribed on the UNSECO World Heritage List in 1981. It is one of 29 properties on the World Heritage List that contain coral reef systems.
The Great Barrier Reef: a chronology of key events, policies and ...
In its July 2023 report, UNESCO recommended delaying the decision to place the GBR on the ‘in Danger’ list for at least another year, citing Australia’s new commitments and actions, and its …
Great Barrier Reef Tourism Statistics - Visits every Year
Jul 6, 2025 · People visit the Great Barrier Reef for leisure travel, which accounts for 71% of visitors engaging in holiday activities, enjoying the Great Barrier Reef’s marine life, coral viewing, and island …
How Old Is The Great Barrier Reef? - Sailing Whitsundays
Jun 24, 2025 · While there is evidence that many of the coral species in the waters today date back as far as twenty million years, there is speculation as to the true age of The Great Barrier Reef. Studies …
How Old Is The Great Barrier Reef? - WorldAtlas
Nov 18, 2022 · It is believed that the Great Barrier Reef formed on a coastal plain that was flooded about 20,000 years ago due to rising sea levels. From 20,000 years to 6,000 years ago, there was a steady …
The Great Barrier Reef Through Time - Science@NASA
Apr 16, 2022 · In recent years, this natural wonder has been facing multiple threats, including ocean acidification and warming sea surface temperatures that cause coral bleaching. There have been six …
History – Barrier Reef
The reef has been evolving for approximately 500,000 years, with its modern form developing over the last 8,000 years. Indigenous Australian groups have lived alongside the reef for tens of thousands of …
On this day (Australia): In 1980, the Great Barrier Reef was listed as ...
Oct 26, 2023 · The Great Barrier Reef On 27 October 1980 – The Great Barrier Reef was listed as a World Heritage Site. The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north …
A history of the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Stephen Lewis
Apr 8, 2025 · The Great Barrier Reef has been in existence for the past 800,000 years. The ‘modern Reef’, as we know today, has only been in place for the past 7,000 years. That’s only about 1 …