The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef stretches 2‚300 kilometres along the Queensland coast and includes over 2‚900 reefs and around 940 islands and clays The reef is the only living organic collective on earth that is visible from space. Because of the marine parks natural beauty‚ it has become one of the of the world most visited tourist destinations with more than 2 million people visiting the marine park every year. There are a number of reasons why the reef is a positive aspect to Australia
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Barrier reefs and coral reefs play a very important role in our environment. The reefs protect our coastal regions. Many species of coral and fish call the reefs home. There are various reasons why barrier reefs and coral reefs play huge role in our environment; this reef provides Habitat‚ Income‚ Food‚ Protection‚ Medicine‚ and Tourism. Coral reefs need to be protected in order for them to continue to thrive Coral reefs are often called
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Great Barrier Reef‚ Australia Organisms that can be found in this ecosystem – Seaweed – P Sea grass – P Zooxanthellae – P Phytoplankton – P Zooplankton – C Omnivore Krill – C Omnivore Prawn – D Platygyra hard coral – C Omnivore Turbinaria hard coral – C Omnivore Bottlebrush coral – C Omnivore Bubble coral – C Carnivore Needle coral – C Omnivore Giant clam – C Omnivore Cone shell – C Omnivore Nudibranchs – C Omnivore Mollusks – C Carnivore Zig-zag oysters – C Omnivore Cowries
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Great Barrier Reef Coral reefs house an array of kinds such as coral polyps‚ tropical fish‚ shellfish‚ turtles and various sea plants. About 25% of the worldwide reef systems have been abandoned by human activities. Though it is threatened as a World Heritage Area‚ it is still greatly squeezed by the human environment. Effluence‚ mining and tourism all have damaging effects on coral reefs. IMPACTS - Agriculture Cultivation is also affecting the water ailment of the oceans and the Great Barrier
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Great Barrier reef began its lifelong journey of destruction and creation. Through many changes and disasters‚ the reef has remained. From glaciers to sunscreen‚ the problems the Great Barrier reef has dealt with‚ and continues to fight‚ vary in size but are equally devastating. Although‚ with the support of many marine biologists‚ scientists‚ and conscientious people working together‚ the reef can one day return to its thriving and colorful ways. The Great Barrier reef today began to form after
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Main Features of the Reef: One of Australia’s most remarkable and unique natural gifts‚ the Great Barrier Reef is filled with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The Great Barrier Reef is made up of 3000 individual coral reefs and 940 islands‚ which stretches for 2000 kilometres along the Queensland coast and is home to; more than 1500 species of fish‚ 30 species of marine mammals including the endangered dugong‚ 6 of the world’s endangered species of sea turtles and 215 species
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harbour’s free‚ and the beach is free.” - Russell Crowe a famous actor and producer once said. Australia‚ land of amazing natural sights‚ human creations‚ and so much more food-wise and culture-wise. Most tourists that come here will explore the Great Barrier Reef‚ the famous Opera Bar‚ eat a Tim Tam‚ and just view the culture in their own way. There is absolutely no end to what you can find in Australia no matter if it is the food‚ hotspots‚ culture‚ and the many historical events. Australia is the eye
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A Look at the Healthcare System of Belize Manuel Hicks Health Care Organization & Delivery Dr. Wilson February 19‚ 2010 Overview/Healthcare System Belize is a small country on the northeast coast of Central America bordering Mexico and Guatemala. The country has a tropical climate that is very humid. The total country population of Belize is estimated around 301‚270 spread out among 6 districts. The country of Belize‚ #156 on the list of GDP
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JUSTIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION The Great Barrier Reef is an extensive and intricate ecosystem which is located off the east coast of Northern Queensland. The GBR stretches roughly 2300 kilometres from as far north as Fly River in PNG to as far south as Frazer Island. The whole reef system covers 354‚ 000 square kilometres in total which makes it the largest and most famous coral reef system in the world. Holding one of the world’s broadest ranges of genetic biodiversity
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Image Source: Book Today‚ 2013 Discovering the world’s largest coral reef system Nicholas Buss – s2797651 1303ENV – Earth Sciences Course Convenor – James Furse Course Tutor – Dr William Bennett Introduction Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of planet earth and is the only living system large enough to be seen from space and even the moon (Bowen‚ 2002). The reef currently attracts more than 1.6 million tourists to Queensland’s north-east
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