Why humans depend on the Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world's largest coral reef system. The magical marine marvel is home to thousands of aquatic species. It is also vitally important to humans, our oceans and the planet - offering coastal protection as well as contributing to local economies. But now the reefs are under threat from climate change. Researchers in Australia say temperatures in and around the Great Barrier Reef over the past decade have hit the highest levels in 400 years.
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