reef education

the effects of climate change on the great barrier reef

In recent years there has been overwhelming scientific and political consensus that climate change has result from human activity. It is climate change that is the greatest threats to all reefs world wide. Greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of human activity are considered by many to be the major contributing factor in climate change.

the great barrier reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef eco systems and is the only living organic collective visible from outer space. The Great Barrier Reef is located of the East coast of Australia and is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and in 1981 was declared a world heritage listed area.

varieties of marine fish life

The Great Barrier Reef ecosystem contains a wide variety of different marine fish life and it is estimated that this ecosystem contains at least 1500 of the worlds 13,000 species of marine fish life which equates to just over 10 percent of the worlds specie population. Research indicates that there can be as many as 200 different species of fish life just over one hectare of the Great Barrier Reef.

what you can do to look after the great barrier reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and therefore all should try our best to preserve this great natural beauty. Whenever you visit the Great Barrier Reef you should aim to leave the environment with out leaving any trace of your visit.

eco tourism

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority (GRMPA) a government appointed department, whose responsibility is to preserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef. GRMPA encourages high standard marine tourism were operators are required to adopt best practice frameworks in order to operate safely with in the Marine Park.