Currents are strong, which keeps the water nutritious, the reef alive and lures big pelagic fish.
The USS Guardian also struck the reef south-east of Palawan island on 17 January.
Labour councillor Ben Grower has long called for the reef to be dug up.
That process is damaging the coral, and warmer waters are also killing parts of the reef.
On that note, Townsville boasts its own aquarium highlighting the treasures of the Reef.
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Communicating with the sensors is a challenge, particularly for those sensors located out on the reef.
Although some parts of the reef had grown, the overall trend was sharply downwards.
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Sarah Elizabeth Hillware, and executive chef, Dwayne Hickman of the Reef restaurant in Dupont Circle.
Bournemouth Borough Council has advised people not to use the reef while it undergoes the maintenance.
Key to the campaign will be persuading the French government to nominate the reef for the listing.
The ship was dismantled to minimise damage to the reef and the US has apologised for the accident.
The USS Guardian struck the reef south-east of Palawan island on 17 January.
The Reef could win on soft and hard ground, which Dancing Brave, Brigadier Gerard or Nijinsky did not prove.
It may then come as a surprise to you that commercial ships are allowed to pass through the reef.
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The study has been backed by Ceredigion County Council which aims to bid for European grants for inserting the reef.
The Scripps Research Institute can measure the volume of coral reefs underwater for the first time without disturbing the reef.
Multiple established commercial shipping routes going through the reef mean that dozens of ships going through the reef each day.
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The fantastic diversity of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef is legendary, and a diving or snorkelling trip out to the reef is unforgettable.
Unfortunately, it is also indiscriminate killing not only the target fish, but also any other creatures it encounters, including the reef-building organisms themselves.
Why did they like to feed on non-nutritious bits of the reef?
The reef campaign was launched by Green group representatives from New Caledonia's indigenous population, as well as Green supporters from France and Australia.
In a statement, the Tubbataha Management Office said the fishermen would face charges for unauthorised entry, damage to the reef, disturbing resources and poaching.
Basically, you take one deep breath, dive to the bottom of the reef and peer under the shelves where the lobster love to hide.
Inspections of the reef have been carried out and the council has spoken to its insurers as it believes the damage to be accidental.
The council is pursuing an insurance claim for damages after two of the reef's sand-filled bags were struck by a boat propeller in May 2011.
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The turquoise ocean hides a stunning underwater garden, and snorkelling the fringing reef around the islands is on a par with snorkelling the outer reef.
Much of the reef lies in shallow water, and it may be the only place in the Philippines where even snorkelers stand a strong chance of seeing sharks.
Divers and adventurers will salivate at the sight of the translucent waters and massive coral arrays of the Mesoamerican Reef - the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
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