Great Barrier Island

Introduction The causes for the Great Barrier Reef decline in Australia has been affected by natural and human faults. The natural effects of the decline are; water temperature changes, movements of the Earth’s crust (tectonic plates) and the new spreads of coral disease (1). As well as the anthropogenic stress, spotted on marine debris pollution, radiation and overpopulation (4). To understand the causes of species, decline better in the Great Barrier Reef, this research will be a case study…

focus on sustainability, which is the protection and maintenance of our natural resources for current and future generations. The Great Barrier Reef (GBR), one of the most diverse and rich ecosystems in the world, is experiencing negative impacts from human activities, and if this continues, the habitat may cease to exist. Spanning almost 1,300 miles, the Great Barrier Reef extends along the coast of Australia and is home to millions of different of organisms, ranging from the smallest…

Florida, south of Miami. The park preserves Biscayne Bay and its offshore barrier reefs. Ninety-five percent of the park is water, and the shore of the bay is the location of an extensive mangrove forest. The park covers 172,971 acres (69,999 ha) and includes Elliott Key, the park's largest island and first of the true Florida Keys, formed from fossilized coral reef. The islands farther north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand. The offshore portion of the park includes the…

swimming.” Years later, Dory saw a boat cruise over her head and then she accidentally ran into Marlin, a clownfish, who was looking for his son Nemo. Dory decided to help him and after Marlin and Nemo reunited, Dory decides to stay with them at the Great Barrier Reef. During a field trip, Dory, who volunteered to go as an assistant, remembered a flashback of her parents. She decided to go look for her parents, but the problem occurs here. Her short-term memory loss became an obstacle and the…

Snorkeling Islamorada, Florida Keys, USA Florida Keys barrier reef is one of the longest and holding the 3rd place on our planet. Islamorada snorkeling is an excellent way to enjoy a wonderful undersea world of this live coral reef. Despite Key West and Key Largo are the most advertised, the Middle Keys including Islamorada possess the healthiest snorkeling locations. Treat Of Islamorada Snorkeling All the best Islamorada snorkeling spots are located several miles offshore, hence, the most…

Giant Barrel Sponges are very unique animals. They are found in tropical areas in the Caribbean. They are benthic animals, living at depths from 10-30 m. They have the highest density cover and greatest volume of any organism living in their environment. If they are left undisturbed they can grow to massive sizes. Giant Barrel Sponges can come in many different colors also. Sponges don't move around they are stationary and stay in one place there whole life. Except when the sponges reproduce…

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…

“ 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…