SUSTAINABILITY What does the term sustainable mean? Sustainable in regards to the environment is basically to protect it, so the resources that we use today can be passed down from generation to generation. This way we can help our world be a better place for future generations. Our environment depends on Sustainable development, which means sustainable economic growth Explain the term zoning in regards to the Great Barrier Reef? The term zoning in regards to the great barrier reef is so we can protect the fish in the reef to pass down for the future. Zoning in regards to the Great Barrier Reef is so we can do certain activities in certain areas and other areas are totally protect. Define renewable and non-renewable resources? A non-renewable resource can be defined as a resource that does not regenerate itself at an adequate rate for sustainable economic removal in meaningful human time-frames. The original biological material, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas. Where as renewable resources are the complete opposite it is a resource that can be a resource that does regenerate itself and can be used again and again. …show more content…
animal or plant life or freshwater What is the main focus /philosophy of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority? Reef 2050 contains a Reef Trust, which will use Australian Government and isolated funds to focus on improving coastal habitats and water quality throughout the Reef and next to catchments. The Marine Park is recognised as one of the best managed marine protected areas in the world. Building the Reef's resilience is to the work of the GBRMPA. Because of the reefs mass and complexity, this involves environmental protection and allowing nation-state and community interests in suitable
It was my original intention to interview Lad Akins Director of Special Projects at REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation). Lad was also Executive Director of REEF from when it was started in early 1990’s. So not only is he an employee, but is familiar with anybody who has ever been employed at REEF. Furthermore, it would have been interesting to get an answer to the question, When you were young did you want to grow up to run a non-profit marine conservation organization? A schedule miscommunication took place, and Lad was out in the ocean collecting data when I showed up at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo. However, the new Lionfish Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Underwood was conducting a class for high school students at the time. I sat in on the class, and then interviewed Elizabeth Underwood afterwards.
Believe it or not the current pop culture surrounding the reef is environmental protection. This mean that people are trying to protect and cleanse the reef of toxic waste and such. And the reason that comes to mind as to why they are protecting the reef is because they would want to preserve such a mythical place from the bottom of their
The GBR, “listed as a World Heritage Area,” resides in protection by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Wachenfeld 8). Working for this organization, employees have the ability to enforce laws to preserve the Reef as best they can. Another way the GBR gets the attention it needs is through publicity. Many people do not know that the GBR needs help and the word needs to be spread to save the Reef. The documentary, Chasing Coral, by Jeff Orlowski explains that “[w]hen you look at our planet, its unique in the known universe because we’ve got an ocean that is the source of life. It controls everything” (“Chasing Coral”). The film, focusing on coral bleaching, encompasses the widespread impacts on the GBR. It won many major film festivals around the world, showing how important reefs are, and by doing this, people are more aware what is happening and are more likely to help. Although there are efforts to aid the GBR, more needs to be done to truly save it from
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fragile ecosystems in the world, it protects coastlines from the dangerous effects of tropical storms and wave action, it is also home to more than 11,ooo marine life. It is one of the world’s largest coral reefs, so large in fact that you can see if from space.
The significance of the Great Barrier Reef is mainly because it is the most extensive structure built by living organisms. It is so big and detailed, that it can be seen from the moon. Now part of the World Heritage List, The Great Barrier Reef starts just below Papua New Guinea and is a long stretch of 2000km long running down the North East coast of Australia. (Refer 0.1) It has 2500 different reefs and is home to 1500 species of fish, 350 different types of coral. It is a major breeding area for humpback whales, sea turtles and sea birds. The Great Barrier Reef provides many jobs and has created many industries in Queensland. It is the most significant drawcard for tourism in Queensland. Although the Great Barrier Reef has many species of living creatures. It hold lots of cultural and historical history. In 1975 the Great Barrier Reef was established. It was listed on the world heritage list in October 1981. Now a Marine Park that is managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Reef extends back to thousands of years ago and even has its involvements with the first European explores in the 17th and 18th century.
The Earth’s biosphere is being affected by climate change in numerous ways. The interactions that occur between the hydrosphere and atmosphere are leading to changes in our ocean’s chemistry that could be devastating to humans in the future generations to come. Climate change is the modification in the climate patterns. The effects of climate change have become particularly apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and have been substantially contributed to by the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable beauty and sea life. This reef holds the world’s largest collection of coral reefs with over 400 different types of coral, about 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusk. The reef holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong or the sea cow and the large green turtle. This reef complex is one of the biological wonders of the world. Unfortunately, these biologically rich and sensitive communities take so long to recover from damage that it is estimated that, within 50 years, there will be no viable coral reefs anywhere, if we continue to destroy them.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Reefs in their simplest form are composed of rock, coral or sand and are made through an abiotic, biotic, or man-made process. Much like canyons, most reefs are created through an abiotic process. They are naturally formed from deposition and erosion caused by waves and other environmental factors. Some of the most popular forms of reefs are coral reefs which are created through a biotic, not to be confused with abiotic, process. Coral reefs are located in tropical waters and are developed through the infestation of coral and calcareous algae along the edges of reefs, atolls, and islands.
The Great barrier reef has had many recent hardships, including water pollutants and the increasing water temperature. Although it may be too late to save this particular reef we the people must not be so nearsighted to the
Sustainability is when something can be used and not be depleted, destroyed, or damaged past recovery. As we work to live sustainably, we are in effect making use of our resources in a fashion that doesn't eliminate them, and doesn't harm their source. Our resources come from the environment around us and we need to make sure that it is not harmed as we use it. According to the EPA, sustainability stems from a single principle that "Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment” (Sustainability Information). Considering this, it's obvious why we need to make sure we live sustainably and do not damage the source of our resources, our environment.
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 the GBR ecosystem. It provides useful statistics, information and uses scientific terminology. It also presents findings from a study into the effects of ocean acidification, especially on the Reef.
Coral reefs are well known for their colorful array of marvelous sights including a parade of exotic flora and fauna. They are said to be the foundation for a quarter of marine species, and are a crucial support for human life as well. The coral reef ecosystem is a diverse collection of species (ranging from microscopic to larger-than-life in size) that interact with each other and their physical environment. If any piece of a coral reef is harmed or removed the entire community can be seriously affected, even to the point of collapse. Unfortunately, human impact has resulted in long-term stresses that, unlike the short-term stress of natural disasters, coral reefs are not as capable to recover from. “Approximately half of the world’s coral reef ecosystem resources are considered by scientists to be in 'poor' or 'fair' condition and have declined over time due to several anthropogenic threats” (“Status of Corals” par. 2). Through poorly administered commercial practices, carelessness and ignorance among the common people, and human aggravated natural processes coral reef destruction has become a serious issue afflicting the world’s biodiversity and it’s intricate biosphere mechanics (“Human Impact on the Great Barrier Reef” 1) (“What Are Coral Reefs?” 1).
We need coral reefs, and not just to make the ocean look pretty and colourful, they are more than just that…
Coral Reefs need to be preserved for many reasons. In this paper I will discuss a
Environmental sustainability is making decisions and taking actions in the interest of protecting the natural world, preserving the capability of the environment to support human life and ensuring that humans use the environment in a way that does not harm the environment. It also questions how economic development affects our environment vice versa.