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Great Barrier Reef Information from National Geographic Magazine

The largest structure on the planet built by living organisms, Australia's coral rampart hosts a carnival of sea life.

Tour this extraordinary aquatic world with photographer David Doubilet and meet the exotic creatures that thrive there.

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Deep Sea Chemicals by Jim Lehrer, Online NewsHour, Public Broadcasting Service (US) 16 February 2005

Scientists tap reef for medical advances Scientists around the world are looking to coral reefs for the next big medical breakthrough. Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser explores the potential of these "rainforests of the sea" to provide the raw materials for life-saving drugs. Profiles the research of the Australian Institute of Marine Science on the Great Barrier Reef. Video clip and audio clip as well as educational material on the PBS web site.
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