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In 250 words or more, describe the Great Barrier Reef's ecosystem population growth and regulation through community interactions.

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This solution discusses one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth, The Great Barrier reef that is located in Australia. It provides explanations about population growth and regulation through community interactions. This response includes 400 words and a reference.

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One of the world's most beautiful creations through natural sourcing is that of the Great Barrier Reef located in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system that covers over 2,600 kilometers stretching over 900 islands and is said to have in excess of 2,900 individual reefs (Great Barrier Reef, 2012). The ecosystem itself is comprised of more than 1,500 species of fish, 215 species of birds, seventeen sea snakes, and six species of sea turtles. Of all the natural wonders in the world it's said that more people visit it than any other natural wonder. However, the reef itself is facing harsh issues with over development through ...

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