Great Barrier Reef Size:800 x 600 the algae are farmed for

the algae are farmed for use in cosmetics and supplements

a remarkable transformation begins far to the north

the view from above reveals more than landscape

and skies made thick with heat

straddling the Northern Territory and Western Australia

Great Barrier Reef Size:800 x 600 the algae are farmed forGreat Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia 5208 The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system a 2,300 kilometre network of more than 3,000 reefs shaped by biology, geology, and ocean chemistry. At its core are coral polyps, tiny animals that build limestone structures and rely on symbiotic algae (Symbiodiniaceae) for energy through photosynthesis. This partnership allows corals to thrive in nutrient poor tropical waters and supports an