10 things about the Great Barrier Reef | Facts for Kids | Hogie the Globehopper | Cartoons for Kids

10 things about the Great Barrier Reef 1. The Great Barrier Reef is a gigantic coral reef in Australia. There are over 600 types of coral in the Great Barrier Reef and thousands of fish and marine life call these reefs home. 2. The Great Barrier Reef is actually one huge living, breathing organism. It's the biggest living thing on earth. The Great Barrier Reef is so big that you could even see it if you were floating in space or sitting on the moon. 3. There's a beautiful reef right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. It's in the shape of a heart and it grew like that all by itself. It's like a little valentine from the sea. That's sweet. 4. Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is really, really super old? Scientists think it's about 20,000 years old. No wonder it's known as one of the greatest wonders of the world. 5. Sea turtles love hanging out at the Great Barrier Reef. Six out of seven species of sea turtles can be found here. That's like nearly all of them. 6. Sea turtles lay their eggs on the sandy beaches of the Great Barrier Reef. After a few months, cute little baby sea turtles hatch. The temperature of the sand affects whether the hatchlings are boys or girls. Cool sand makes boy sea turtles while warm sand makes female sea turtles. 7. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a really interesting type of fish called a pufferfish. Yup, they're really puffy. Pufferfish have spikes and fill themselves up with air when they feel scared. They look just like a big spiky balloon. Be careful though, they're very poisonous and there's no cure for their poison. 8. Hermit crabs are colorful little crabs which live in the Great Barrier Reef. They're actually crabs in snail clothing. They borrow empty shelves from snails for protection and change shelves as they grow. 9. Bottlenose dolphins can also be found in the Great Barrier Reef. Did you know that dolphins are really smart? They talk to each other by making clicking and whistling sounds. 10. Dolphins have noses, but they're at the top of their heads. It's called a blowhole and that's where they breathe and spout water. They can hold their breath for about 7 minutes before having to come up to the surface for more air. Neat! Wanna see more? Subscribe and like for more fun songs, stories, and facts!