autotrophs

Coral polyps: they make up most of the reef and are what built the Great Barrier Reef!

Halophila: a type of sea grass, it is common prey to the Dugong. 

Bottle Brush Coral: one of the more common types of coral on the reef, it is a beautiful addition to the large cluster of sea life.

Bubble Coral: another radical type of coral found on the reef.


Staghorn Coral: as you can tell, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of thousands of types of awesome corals.