Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

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S1 E2: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest expanse of coral reefs. It's home to an astonishing diversity of life and vital to the health of our seas. But this extraordinary place and all the life it supports is under threat like never before. To find out what the future holds for one of Earth's greatest natural wonders, we've based ourselves on Heron Island, at the southern tip of the reef, where scientists are monitoring green turtles, and following families of breeding birds.