The Burnett River’s recreational activities are ruining the environment.* So much so, that the river can be completely ruined if action is not taken. The river descends 485 metres over its length, and the length is 435 kilometres. The river flows south past Eidsvold and Mundubbera before heading east, next to Gayndah and Wallaville before entering the city of Bundaberg. Boating, fishing, and even something as seemingly innocent as camping can deeply affect the environment if done incorrectly. These recreational activities are ruining the environment, but the boats are the most common, and possibly the variable that causes the most worry.
The Burnett River has many boats, ships, jet skis and more, but combined they can be severely bad for the environment.* All engine powered boats in the Burnett River cause pollution in the water. Within all engines, fuel can be discharged before being burnedd which obviously leaks into the water. Additionally, the motors can lead to oil leakage thus leaving a residue that sits on top of the water. This then increases algae growth as it stops the penetration of sunlight. Boats can also stir up sediment from the bottom and edges of the river which clouds the water. Ships have, in a way, created more pollution than cars ever did. A cruise ship can create the pollution of 13 …show more content…
Fishing lines, lobster traps, crab pots, hooks and lures can get dropped in the ocean and it can cause marine animals to ingest them, get entangled and die. Those items can also cause health issues for any living creature who uses the water. Unregulated and unreported commercial fishing is the reason for the fall of fish stocks. Fishing is bad for the environment, and so is the camping occurring next to it, especially the
The Burnett River has many boats, ships, jet skis and more, but combined they can be severely bad for the environment.* All engine powered boats in the Burnett River cause pollution in the water. Within all engines, fuel can be discharged before being burnedd which obviously leaks into the water. Additionally, the motors can lead to oil leakage thus leaving a residue that sits on top of the water. This then increases algae growth as it stops the penetration of sunlight. Boats can also stir up sediment from the bottom and edges of the river which clouds the water. Ships have, in a way, created more pollution than cars ever did. A cruise ship can create the pollution of 13 …show more content…
Fishing lines, lobster traps, crab pots, hooks and lures can get dropped in the ocean and it can cause marine animals to ingest them, get entangled and die. Those items can also cause health issues for any living creature who uses the water. Unregulated and unreported commercial fishing is the reason for the fall of fish stocks. Fishing is bad for the environment, and so is the camping occurring next to it, especially the