History
Who was the first non Indigenous person to find the Reef?
J. Cook.
What was Captain Cook's first name?
James.
Is the Reef the largest living structure?
Yes.
What year did Cook set sail for his 1st voyage?
1768.
Is the Reef one huge reef?
No, it is made up of almost 3,000 reefs.
When did resorts open on the lagoon near the Reef?
The 1920's.
Where did Francis Drake map?
All around the world.
What continent is the Reef closest to?
Oceania.
How long have people been polluting the G B R?
250 Years.
How many species of turtles do the G B R have?
Six (6).
When did the Great Barrier Reef begin to grow?
BC 7000.
How many voyages did Columbus go on?
Four (4).
What continent is the Reef farthest from? (Dual answer).
Europe or Africa
Were the Europeans the first to find the Reef?
No, it was the Indigenous Oceanians.
What are Mangroves?
Trees that grow in water.
What are the number of islands in the Reef?
900.
What is Tasman's First name?
Abel.
What's the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
When did Australia become an independent Nation?
1901.
How long does it take for coral to grow back after damage?
10-25 Years.
When did the "Save the Reef" campaign start?
1967
Where did Ferdinand Magellan sail through?
The Pacific ocean.
How large is the Great Barrier Reef?
133,000 square miles.
When did people realize that Australia was an island?
1805.
How many coral species are there in the Reef?
Roughly 450.