Home to 400 coral species, the Great Barrier reef is a Mosaic of approximately 2, 900 offshore and inshore reefs.

大堡礁是400种珊瑚的产地，是个约有2 900种远海有和近海珊瑚礁的大拼盘。

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As a coastal geologist who studies coastal storm impacts, it is clear to me that this berm, located just offshore of the barrier islands, will also be extremely susceptible to erosion.

作为研究海岸风暴影响的海岸地质学家，我很清楚这样一个坐落在屏障岛外围的沙堤极容易受到侵蚀。

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While the Great Barrier lies far offshore, accessible only by boat, the Ningaloo is yards away.

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Offshore, you can snorkel and dive the vibrant barrier reef.

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We require a multiple layer barrier system in our well designs, which greatly minimizes offshore drilling risks.

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