Not only will the sunken plane create the perfect skeleton for artificial reef growth, but authorities hope this new underwater attraction will bring tourists to the area.

这架沉没的飞机不仅将为人工珊瑚礁的生长创造完美的骨架，当局还希望这一新的水下景点将吸引游客到该地区。

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Professor Marshall said: "Osprey reef is one of the many reefs in the Coral Sea conservation Zone, which has been identified as an area of high conservation importance."

马歇尔教授说：“鱼鹰礁是珊瑚海保护区众多珊瑚礁之一，被确认为具有重要保护价值的地区。”因此，确认栖息此地的生态系统和物种很重要。

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For instance, when hurricane Bebe hit Tuvalu in 1972 it deposited 140 hectares of sedimentary debris onto the eastern reef, increasing the area of the main island by 10 per cent.

举例来说，1972年袭击了图瓦卢的飓风比比在东部礁岩上沉淀了140公顷的沉积碎屑，将主岛的面积扩大了10%。

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During big south swells the beach area in view of the Teahupoo reef monster produces some fine waves, also great for beginners who can simultaneously watch the pros surf the big waves on the reef in the distance.

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The 11 sq km (1100 hectares) area of seabed, includes kelp forests, rocky reef habitat and limestone ledges encrusted in marine life.

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However, the Tubbataha reef lies within the Philippine's territory, and is not considered a disputed area.

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