Coral reefs are said to have the highest diversity of life in any ecosystem on the planet – even more than tropical rainforests. Occupying less than one percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of our oceans’ marine life.
You won’t believe how many creatures call the Great Barrier Reef home.
Conserving the Reef's biodiversity is not just desirable — it's essential.
Fish
Coral
Birds
Sharks and Rays
Whales and Dolphins
Echinoderms
Crustaceans
Molluscs
jellyfish
Sea turtles
Sea anemones
bryozoa
worms
marine insects
sponges
sea squirts
This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity focuses on biodiversity as the foundation for our food and health and as a key catalyst to transforming food systems and improving human well-being. Join the conversation, take action, and be a catalyst for change! Below is a list of things that you can do to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity for your well-being:
Reduce your meat consumption
Eat and purchase seasonal foods
Buy local foods
Reduce your food waste
Compost your food scraps
Reduce food packaging by using reusable bags or reusing glass jars or containers
Avoid single-use plastics like plastic straws, coffee cups, plastic cutlery, take out containers or plastic water bottles
Promote local and indigenous biodiversity for food and nutrition
