However, the people who live near and interact with the Great Barrier Reef speak different languages, depending on their location and background. Some of the most common languages spoken in the region include:
* English: The official language of Australia.
* Indigenous Australian languages: Many Indigenous Australian languages are spoken in the area, such as Yanyuwa, Gangalidda, Birri, and Wunumara.
* Other languages: Due to migration and globalisation, you can also find speakers of other languages like Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, and Arabic in the region.
Let me know if you'd like to learn more about the Indigenous languages spoken near the Great Barrier Reef!