ASF Integrated Resort proposal. This report will discuss existing countermeasures used to preserve the Spit, natural and man-made. Located on latitude -27.941 and longitude 153.426 on the northern end of Queensland’s Gold Coast, The Spit is a coastal landform that is particularly popular with numerous stakeholders due to the sheer numbers of tourist it attracts. (Postcodes-Australia, 2017) The ASF Consortium proposals included construction of accommodation facilities, recreational facilities and protection
Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, stretches over 120km along Queensland’s Southern Coast. The island was first included on the World Heritage list in 1992 because of its rare and outstanding natural features, including its pearl white beaches, colourful sand cliffs and tall rainforests. Although, many people believe that Fraser Island is beginning to become a concern due to the main issue, tourism. Four-wheel drives have a huge impact on the island, churning up sand almost constantly
one of the solutions put in place to repair human pressures put on coastal environments. Coastal defenses help to prevent coastal erosion and flooding by the sea. Management strategies can be both short term and long term, and both sustainable and unsustainable. The two types of cliff defenses are cliff base and cliff face. There are also two types of management, hard engineering and soft engineering. There were an array of coastal management strategies put into place to help the situation that encompassed
Introduction In this fieldwork report, I will be discussing the relevance on Docklands in Melbourne, explaining the reasoning behind gradual changes, and answering how Docklands has remained sustainable and why. Docklands has undergone numerous changes to its infrastructure, environment and purpose in Melbourne. Formerly, Docklands served under a more industrialised economic structure. It was once common for generations of families to be born into working on the Docklands. Since 1983, there have
Collaroy 2097 Summary There is a lovely Northern Beaches suburb in Sydney called Collaroy. Sydney CBD commuters like living in Collaroy for its beach access, golfing, tennis, fabulous water views, and friendly neighbours. Collaroy is home to a diverse aquatic animal and bird wildlife population such as the Australian Magpie, King Parrot, Superb Fairy-wren, and the football anemone. The Long Reef Headland of Collaroy is a wildlife refuge for these animals and birds. The Long Reef Golf Club and Collaroy
threatened by climate changes that lead to sea level rises resulting in shoreline recession and coastal erosions. This report will discuss the physical, environmental, economic and social impact of these problems. 1.1 Direct and indirect climate change impacts on beaches: As shown in Table 1, climate change has caused sea-level rise with has increased inundation of coastal zone, increased coastal erosion and increased the risk of flooding and storm damage. Other negative
30 000 km (refer to Figure 1), but unfortunately it is gradually disappearing due to erosion and coastal management issues. This is not only an issue to Australia but to its people as over 85% of Australians live and rely on the coast to keep there houses stable. Thus, this makes coastal management crucial in sustaining Australia’s coastline. 1.2 Aims The Gold Coast is a prime example of where coastal erosion is present, it is also known for its high-rise buildings constructed around the coast. 4
Queensland coastal dunes are an integral part of coastal environment and ecosystems. Queensland beaches are known for a number of its natural icons and prominent features and are widely recognized and appreciated for their breath taking scenery, significant biodiversity, recreation experiences and generation of economic benefits from tourism. With the influx of human influence with beachfront development, mowing and topsoiling dunes, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, weeds and feral animals disturbing
Barangaroo is situated along the Sydney Harbour, between Walsh Bay and King Street Wharf. Previously called East Darling Harbour, it was renamed Barangaroo in 2006 after the powerful Cammeraygal leader of the local Aboriginal community during European colonisation. *Include sentence summarising essay points* History: The Gadigal people of the Eora nation territory are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney region. Barangaroo was primarily a location for fishing, hunting and for congregation. European
An estuary is a stretch of water that is created out of fresh water from rivers and it mixes with salt water which comes from the ocean. In an estuary the fresh water is blocked from going into the ocean by mainland and salt marshes. But the mixes of salt and fresh waters make an amazing environment that has all different types of animals and plants of all kind. There are many types of animals that live in an estuary. But there is a select few that I will talk about. Found in southern Europe & the
Stradbroke Island is approximately 40km East of Brisbane and forms part of the Eastern boundary of Moreton Bay in South East Queensland. The island is 38km long and 12km at its widest point (Natural and Human Environment, 2014). It is filled with a diverse range of ecosystems and has a rich variety of fauna and flora, including the mangrove ecosystem at Myora Springs. Myora Springs is a wetland site, located north of Stradbroke Island, with freshwater springs directly connected to the mangrove community
the Earth. It is commonly a result of impact from wind, water and human activity. Erosion can often be categorized into a range of processes, including hydraulic pressure, abrasion, attribution and corrosion. (See Appendix A). Erosion often causes landforms such as cliffs, rocky platforms, headlands, caves, stacks and arches. (See Appendix B). When waves break, it carries material on and off the shore. When more material is carried in the backwash, the wave is destructive. This is the process of hydro-orientated
Erosion is when the elements such as wind, water, and ice remove pieces of land. (“What is Coastal Erosion?”) Coastal Erosion takes place when destructive waves wear parts of the coast away. Four ways in which this takes place are corrasion/abrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, and corrosion/solution. (“Internet Geography”) Corrasion/abrasion is when materials are hurled at the base of cliffs through waves. Hydraulic action is when waves hit the base of a cliff and air is compacted, when the wave
efforts are not 100% effective and while the island will continue to transform; with human intervention, we hope to mitigate this change to a minimum. Barrier islands are seen mainly in coastal settings with three main characteristics. First, they usually have a low-gradient continental shelf next to a low-relief coastal plain. The second characteristic is an abundant sediment supply. Both shelf and plain are made up of unconsolidated sediments, typically providing the barrier islands with an abundant
Introduction The coastal environment of one of Australia’s most inhabited places on our land. Currently 85% of Australia’s population lives along the east coast of Australia and people are uneducated about the impacts that they are having along the coastline. With the population increasing everyday the coastline is receive huge pressure to sustain, and further develop the area. Many management plans have been put into place along the coastal areas around Narrabeen Lagoon and beach
For this essay I have chosen an area of the coastline in Hervey Bay to represent and explain the coastal and environmental issues. The area of coastline chosen is at Torquay beach, between Bideford Street and Macks Road. The natural features of this beach include white sand, sand dunes, vegetation and animals. Along the foreshore from Bideford Street to Macks Road there are a number of areas that have been impacted by people. There has been constructions taking place right on the beach front, including
For Safe Costal Living, Better Thank Engineers Coastal living is popular on both coasts. Shore residents have the privilege of easy and regular access to fun activities such as beachgoing fishing, and surfing, and the rest of the world enjoys visiting coastal areas for vacation and well-known celebrations such and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. However, Mother Nature can make coastal regions dangerous places to live. Threats can come in the form of flash floods, hurricanes, storms or predatory animals
Coastal Landforms Description Report Part 1: Coastal landscapes Statement of inquiry: Coastal landscapes are dynamic places and are constantly being changed and shaped by natural geomorphological process by the impact of human activities. Q1: Describe the plants and animals that can be found in coastal landscapes. Provide 2 examples of each. Include pictures and a few interesting facts about each example. A1: A coastal landscape is the area where land meets the sea or ocean. There are a variety
This Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority introduces basic information to familiarize the audience; it discusses what ocean acidification is and the effects of it on the Great Barrier Reef. This site focuses on four issues which consist of climate change, declining water quality, extreme weather and the impact of fishing marine debris. The author’s intention is to present an overview of the long-term effects of ocean acidification and explains the significant impacts of a changing climate on
This analysis mainly focuses on a vacation resort called the Lovers Land, a vacationland for all couples, especially for marriages. This resort is made up to help couples build a strong bond and giving that significant other the satisfaction of them feelings special all over again. The most incredible place to be is Hawaii, a place known for love and romance. The Lovers Land is a place to boost up the passion between couples that includes a whole week filled with activities. Therefore, a tropical