where are coral reef located
Red Sea Coral Reef, Red Sea. The Red Sea Coral Reef off the coasts of Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia is approximately 5,000 to 7,000 years old. Ten percent of the 1,200 species found in this reef live only in this area. The Red Sea Coral Reef includes the Dahab Blue Hole, one of the most popular and dangerous dive sites in the world.
The largest reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is longer than 1200 miles (1900 km). Thatâs longer than the distance between Seattle, WA and Los Angeles, CA! HABITAT: Coral reefs need water that is between 68 - 82Â°F (20 - 28Â°C), which is often located along the eastern shores of land.