Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary - Great Barrier Reef

very large in size

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

a piece of land surrounded by water

a location or origin point for a particular thing or concept

any animal that lives in the sea

a marine organism that lives in warm waters and forms clusters of polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to build a hard skeleton

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

having a lot of different and often bright colors

visually pleasing in a charming way

any of numerous animals inhabiting the sea including e.g. fishes and molluscs and many mammals

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

*** the sport or activity of swimming or exploring under water

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

to physically hurt someone or damage something

to no longer be alive

the whitening of corals caused by algae being pushed out due to stress from warm water, pollution, or other threats

across the Earth from east to west or west to east

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

to cause harm or negatively affect something

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere