The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong (‘sea cow’) and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction. As the world’s most extensive coral reef ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef is a globally outstanding and significant entity. Practically the entire ecosystem was inscribed as World Heritage in 1981, covering an area of 348,000 square kilometres and extending across a contiguous latitudinal range of 14o (10oS to 24oS). The Great Barrier Reef (hereafter referred to as GBR) includes extensive cross-shelf diversity, stretching from the low water mark along the mainland coast up to 250 kilometres offshore. This wide depth range includes vast shallow inshore areas, mid-shelf and outer reefs, and beyond the continental shelf to oceanic waters over 2,000 metres deep. Within the GBR there are some 2,500 individual reefs of varying sizes and shapes, and over 900 islands, ranging from small sandy cays and larger vegetated cays, to large rugged continental islands rising, in one instance, over 1,100 metres above sea level. Collectively these landscapes and seascapes provide some of the most spectacular maritime scenery in the world. The latitudinal and cross-shelf diversity, combined with diversity through the depths of the water column, encompasses a globally unique array of ecological communities, habitats and species. This diversity of species and habitats, and their interconnectivity, make the GBR one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on earth. There are over 1,500 species of fish, about 400 species of coral, 4,000 species of mollusk, and some 240 species of birds, plus a great diversity of sponges, anemones, marine worms, crustaceans, and other species. No other World Heritage property contains such biodiversity. This diversity, especially the endemic species, means the GBR is of enormous scientific and intrinsic importance, and it also contains a significant number of threatened species. Attime of inscription, the IUCN evaluation stated "… if only one coral reef site in the world were to be chosen for the World Heritage List, the Great Barrier Reef is the site to be chosen". ABOUT TV SERIES: Treasures of the World – explore unique natural and cultural sites the world over. The TV documentary series “Treasures of the World” presents fascinating places, legendary cities and extraordinary natural landscapes that UNESCO has declared part of the Heritage of Mankind. Many natural phenomena and human cultural achievements are one of a kind and have become part of our heritage. They must not be destroyed or abandoned to decay. Starting in 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization set itself the task of preserving those natural, artistic and cultural properties of mankind that possess an “outstanding universal value”. They are designated part of the “Heritage of Mankind.” Let yourself be inspired by the myths and legends, by sacred structures and artwork by great masters. Let yourself be captivated by spectacular images, exciting stories and historical revelations. Discover the flair of Europe’s old towns and Latin America’s lavish, baroque colonial buildings. Travel with us across Patagonia’s vast glacial landscapes and through the Grand Canyon. Examine the traces of long-vanished cultures in Asia and Africa. The TV documentary series “Treasures of the World” spirits the viewer off to some of the world’s most beautiful spots. SVJETSKA BLAGA (Croatian) Pratimo UNESCO-v popis svjetske baštine te ga obavijamo nevjerojatnim pričama o našoj ljudskoj povijesti i sudbini. Pod motom „Čuvamo ono što volimo. Volimo ono što razumijemo. Razumijemo ono što smo naučili.“ UNESCO od 1972. godine diljem svijeta čuva sada već 890 jedinstvenih prirodnih spomenika i onih koji su čovječjih ruku djelo. Serija prati UNESCO-v popis svjetske baštine te ga uz pomoć fantastičnih prizora obavija nevjerojatnim pričama o našoj ljudskoj povijesti i sudbini. Svaka epizoda pruža ne samo impresivnu količinu informacija o našem svijetu, nego i osjećaj za duh svake lokacije te gledateljima nudi nove uvide i poglede. Serija nevjerojatnim pričama otkriva i daje uvid u UNESCO-v popis spomenika svjetske baštine snimajući sve na 35-milimetarskoj vrpci.

• published: 26 Apr 2016
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