I’m often sought after, a treasure in sight, my beauty is renowned, but I’m not a delight. I’m the largest gem but stay under the sea. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: expert
Hint: I am the largest living structure on Earth.
Answer
Giant Clam Reef
Explanation
The Great Barrier Reef is often referred to as a 'gem' of the ocean due to its vast beauty and biodiversity, making it a natural wonder.
This is a expert geography riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is Giant Clam Reef.
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