Перевести ( на украинский) не через переводчик! 1.while the size , shape and colour of coral formations vary immensely, they are all the work of one type of creature. just as beautiful as the coral of the reef are the plants and animals that live there. about 1,500 species of fish are known to live in the reef region, and a half of them may be seen on a single reef. 2. the island of the reef are of two main types: 'low island's and 'continental islands'. low islands are the coral cays formed by the accumulation of sand and coral parts. examples are green island and heron island. continental islands are the remnants of the mainland that have been cut off by the changes in the sea level, and some lie quite close to the coast and rise from the water. most have coral reefs arounds and are thickly vegetated. the shorelines of some continental islands have white sandy beaches and others are bordered by mangroves. the islands of the whitsunday group are among these continental islands. 3. the waters of the great barrier reef were declared the marine park in 1975, helping to maintain and conserve a unique and particularly beautiful natural wonder. the marine park authority limits human activity on the reef and allocates areas for a specific range of activities. this careful management of one of the wonders of the world will ensure it will be here for future generetions to enjoy .
