Biodiversity Essay
How can the great barrier reef be protected for the future generation?
The great barrier reef is a stunning 2,600 km stretch of some of the most amazing coral reefs in the world. It is so big it is visible from space. The reef is approximately the same area as Japan, Malaysia or even Germany(Great Barrier Reef). It is a huge part of the world but also a huge part of people's lives. Latest estimates suggests that the great barrier reef makes up to $30 billion each year in services and good(HARVEY). The great barrier reef has been declared dead from coral bleaching which could now slowly bring an end to its colourful sea life(GILLESPIE). More than 1,500 fish species live there, seventeen species of sea snakes, 215 species of birds thirty species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been recorded there and over 10% of the world's fish species can be found there(Facts About The Great Barrier Reef). However it's being destroyed. Masses of pollution is causing complete carnage to the reef(Morgan). Global warming is causing a massive outbreak in coral bleaching. This happens by climate change which causes the temperature of the water to rise causing bleaching(Scientists). Another big cause is farm pollution. The farms smothers all the coral in seagrass beds blocking any sunlight for the sea life to survive. It also makes …show more content…
They admit that there are a lot of problems such as global warming and a large amount of human activity which has lead to the suffering and damage of the coral. They find it vitally important that we protect the great barrier reef. They are making lots of new plans to protect the reef, such as a reef water quality protection plan and a coastal wetland protection program to aim for a long term conservation to the wetlands. So the government is starting to do things about it. They have a big team working together to save the coral reef and restore what was
How can the great barrier reef be protected for the future generation?
The great barrier reef is a stunning 2,600 km stretch of some of the most amazing coral reefs in the world. It is so big it is visible from space. The reef is approximately the same area as Japan, Malaysia or even Germany(Great Barrier Reef). It is a huge part of the world but also a huge part of people's lives. Latest estimates suggests that the great barrier reef makes up to $30 billion each year in services and good(HARVEY). The great barrier reef has been declared dead from coral bleaching which could now slowly bring an end to its colourful sea life(GILLESPIE). More than 1,500 fish species live there, seventeen species of sea snakes, 215 species of birds thirty species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been recorded there and over 10% of the world's fish species can be found there(Facts About The Great Barrier Reef). However it's being destroyed. Masses of pollution is causing complete carnage to the reef(Morgan). Global warming is causing a massive outbreak in coral bleaching. This happens by climate change which causes the temperature of the water to rise causing bleaching(Scientists). Another big cause is farm pollution. The farms smothers all the coral in seagrass beds blocking any sunlight for the sea life to survive. It also makes …show more content…
They admit that there are a lot of problems such as global warming and a large amount of human activity which has lead to the suffering and damage of the coral. They find it vitally important that we protect the great barrier reef. They are making lots of new plans to protect the reef, such as a reef water quality protection plan and a coastal wetland protection program to aim for a long term conservation to the wetlands. So the government is starting to do things about it. They have a big team working together to save the coral reef and restore what was