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Animals

The different types of animals found along the Great Barrier Reef help make it one of the richest and most complex natural systems on Earth. While there is a lot known about some animals that make the Reef home, vast amounts of information and species are yet to be discovered.

The Great Barrier Reef is home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to whales weighing more than 100 tonnes.

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