Great Barrier Reef, satellite image

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Great Barrier Reef, satellite image

Great Barrier Reef, satellite image. North is at top. Clouds are white. At centre left is the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, north-eastern Australia, pointing towards algal blooms and the Fly River Delta (upper centre) in Papua New Guinea (across top). Rainforests (green) are present in coastal areas, while the Great Barrier Reef (lower centre) stretches for over 2600 kilometres along the Queensland coast. The Coral Sea is at lower right. Image data obtained on 9 August 2011, by the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASAs Aqua satellite, part of the Earth Observing System (EOS)

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This stunning satellite image captures the breathtaking beauty and immense scale of the Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder that stretches over 2600 kilometers along the Queensland coast in northeastern Australia. The photograph, taken on August 9th, 2011 by NASA's Aqua satellite using its Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument as part of the Earth Observing System (EOS), showcases the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of this iconic reef system. In this image, North is at the top, with clouds appearing white against a backdrop of clear blue skies. At center left, we can see the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland pointing towards algal blooms and the Fly River Delta in Papua New Guinea across the top. Lush rainforests are visible in coastal areas while sediments from river flows create intriguing patterns near estuaries. The Coral Sea dominates lower right corner of this print, highlighting its importance to marine life and biodiversity. The image provides a glimpse into both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems present in this region - from rainforests to coral reefs - showcasing their interconnectedness. This photo serves as a reminder of why it is crucial to protect and preserve our planet's natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef. It also highlights how advancements in technology allow us to appreciate these marvels from space through satellite imagery.

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