Belize Barrier Reef

There are many endangered species in the Great Barrier Reef. One specific species is critically endangered, which means it is in high risk of becoming extinct, at any moment. That species is the Hawksbill sea turtle. Most people should be concerned, because they’re going extinct because we’re throwing plastic into the ocean. Also, we’re killing them for their skin and their shells. Lastly, their reproduction doesn’t occur rapidly, so every 2 to 3 years, will new Hawksbill be born/hatched. The…

Dr. Sylvia Earle is an 81-year-old oceanographer. Over the years she has spent more than 7,000 hours in the ocean. During this time, she has gained an abundance of knowledge of the oceans. Her discoveries of the ocean have given us a better understanding of the oceans. She also has awakened us to the current state of the oceans. Dr. Earle is an aquanaut, an author, and was the chief of NOAA; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Dr. Earle was born in Gibbstown, New jersey in 1935.…

“ The sea, the great unifier, is a man’s only hope. Now, as never before.” - Jacques Yves Cousteau. Which means we are all in the same boat. Life exists throughout the ocean. More than 70% of the ocean is salt water. The ocean gives us oxygen, excitement, food mystery, and more. Most about the ocean has yet to be discovered. The ocean is just now starting to be understood. The ocean has many organisms ranging from small single-celled plankton, to the largest mammal on Earth. The ocean is very…

Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is main contributor to the Australian Economic, contributing $6.4 billion a year! Many Australians believe a price cannot be placed on the Great Barrier Reef, resulting in it being Priceless! The Reef is one of the top tourist attractions in Australia, with a $56 billion value along with $3.2 billion for recreational use. Why do the Australian’s, tourist and the economic value of Australia Need the $56 billion reef? Just to name a few reasons why: 1. The…

Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, and lies a short distance off the northeast coast and extends for over 2,000 kilometers. The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s most amazing natural gifts blessed with a breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth that you can see from space. As the largest living structure on the planet, the Great Barrier Reef is incredibly…

Awhile back, people were greatly devastated by the fact that the Great Barrier Reef was dying. This is very understandable because it is a 1,400 mile long mural of color and life, or at least it used to be. Now it smells of death and is on an unstoppable journey towards it’s end (Source). However, many do not understand the importance of the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia and is assumed to be originally discovered by early Aborigines who inhabited the gigantic island for…

There are many types of barriers we face in life. For example, there are the types that we can bring upon ourselves, or sometimes there are the ones others place upon us. There can also be physical, emotional, and even financial barriers. Which can prevent us from achieving the things we want to accomplish in life. A barrier in short definition, as defined by the Marrian Websters School Dictionary is and I quote,”A material object, or set of objects that separates marks off or serves as a…

Coral Reefs A coral (disambiguation) reef is a community of living organisms. It is made up of plants, fish, and plenty other creatures. When I think of coral reefs I think of neon colors, and beautiful colorful dancing plants of the sea. Coral reefs are a submerged structure made up of many different corals, or small marine invertebrates. Coral reefs are some of the diverse ecosystems in the world. Twenty-five percent of all marine life is actually home to it. Coral reefs have said to be the…

Coral reefs are Anthozoans. Scientists classify them as animals. They are the largest class of organisms in the phylum cnidarian. There are more than six thousand species. Coral reefs are communities of living things. They are known as the “rainforests of the oceans.” This is because there are sea slugs, oysters and many other creatures living there. Corals are animals related to anemones and jellyfish. They extend their tentacles to sting. A polyp is an individual coral consisting of a stomach…

and towns. E: The reef is home to over five hundred aquatic species,, but this is only 10 % of the ocean is currently discovered, leaving 90% waiting to be researched (Barbezat). The reef is home to many endangered species, including, one of them being Whale Sharks. E: Although Whale Sharks also reside in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, if they were to leave the MAR because of the dying reefs, 5-10% of the whale sharks left in the world would die (Dove, Fox, et al.). A: The reef provides a…