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Great Barrier ReefPosition of center of photo (Lat/Long): [-14.92391/145.21553] |
From space, the Great Barrier Reef looks like a string of iridescent aquamarine jewels around Cape Flattery, Australia. In this northern zone the barrier reef forms a nearly complete ribbon along the margin of the continental shelf. |
Source of material: NASA |
Further information: WikiPedia article on Great Barrier Reef