How many species on the Great Barrier Reef?

In and around the Great Barrier Reef can be found:

* 1625 species of fish, including 1400 coral reef species

* More than 3000 species of molluscs (shells)

* 630 species of echinoderm (starfish, sea urchins)

* 14 species of sea snakes

* 215 species of birds including 22 species of seabirds and 32 species of shorebirds

* Six species of marine turtle (there are only 7 species in the world)

* 30 species of whales and dolphins

* one of the largest populations of dugong

* 133 species of sharks and rays

As well, there are an estimated 400 species of hard and soft corals, and at least 2195 known plant species.