Marion Reef
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Marion Reef is a large coral reef formation in the Coral Sea off the coast of northeastern Australia, known for its rich marine biodiversity and remote location.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | As subject | As object |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders Reefs | 0 | 1 |
| Kenn Reef | 0 | 1 |
| Osprey Reef | 0 | 1 |
| Saumarez Reef | 0 | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coral reef
→
reef system → |
| climateZone | tropical → |
| country | Australia → |
| environmentalSignificance |
important habitat for coral species
→
important habitat for marine invertebrates → important habitat for pelagic species → important habitat for reef fish → supports seabird foraging areas → |
| governedBy | Australian marine and fisheries regulations → |
| hasBiodiversity |
algae and seagrasses (in suitable areas)
→
marine invertebrates → marine turtles → reef-associated fish → scleractinian corals → sharks and rays → |
| hasCharacteristic |
high marine biodiversity
→
large reef formation → largely uninhabited → offshore oceanic reef → remote location → |
| hasEcosystemType | coral reef ecosystem → |
| hasFeature |
lagoon areas
→
outer reef slopes → patch reefs → reef flats → |
| humanPopulation | no permanent residents → |
| locatedIn |
Coral Sea
→
off the northeastern coast of Australia → offshore Queensland → |
| marineZone | exclusive economic zone of Australia → |
| near | other Coral Sea reefs → |
| ocean | Pacific Ocean → |
| partOf |
Great Barrier Reef
→
surface form:
Great Barrier Reef Province (broad biogeographic region)
|
| region |
southwest Pacific Ocean
→
surface form:
Southwest Pacific
|
| sea | Coral Sea → |
| subjectTo |
coral bleaching risk
→
tropical cyclones → |
| threat |
climate change
→
ocean acidification → ocean warming → potential overfishing in surrounding waters → |
| usedFor |
biodiversity surveys
→
marine research → recreational diving (limited due to remoteness) → |
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Saumarez Reef
this entity surface form:
Kenn Reef