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Great Barrier Reef Negative Impacts

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Environmental impacts for example, Climate change, especially the rising ocean temperatures and Ocean Acidification is as of now influencing the Great Barrier Reefs Ecosystem. Coral bleaching coming about because of expanding ocean temperature and lower rates of calcification in skeleton-building life forms, for example, corals, because of sea acidification, are the impacts of most concern and are as of now obvious. Agricultural sources are adding to the waterfront and inshore territories of the Great Barrier Reef by expanded Nutrients, Sediments and different Pollutants in the catchment runoff. With the coastal population continuing to grow the coastal development grows which contributes to the modification …show more content…

With the health of the ecosystem spreading with word of mouth, around the world, the attractiveness for visitors is being changed and thus affecting the marketability of the Reef. Although the increasing coastal population will increase the economic value of the Reef Trips, the economic benefits of direct use will be affected by the impacts of external factors. (Anon., …show more content…

It generates significant income, supports a large number of employees, and contributes to the reef’s World Heritage Values by presenting the reef to tourists and the community. (Harriott, 2002)

In the Great Barrier Reef Outlook 2009 (Anon., 2009) it states that both the Australian and Queensland Governments have direct legislative responsibilities within the Great Barrier Reef Region. A joint management arrangement between the Australian and Queensland Governments ensures integrated field management of the two marine protected areas, plus protected areas on the islands within the Region. In addition, many other government agencies, stakeholders and community members contribute to protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef, both on the water and in the

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That being said, one would see the importance in preserving the integrity of this structure. Elizabeth Kolbert’s choice to explore the destruction of this massive landmark will surely evoke passion for her subject matter and as a reader had no difficulty depicting her passion. I favor the assumption that other readers will react in a similar manner with the thought that the Great Barrier Reef is in peril. Much of society is only concerned with what affects them personally In chapter seven, she piggybacked with atmospheric scientist Ken Caldeira on One Tree Island to find out learn about ocean acidification and her findings show neither good news nor promise concerning the future of the ocean’s coral reefs. The tone of the chapter is that of death: the balance of coral reef revolves around life and death in its current state.

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The increase in the changes of climate is affecting the delicate coral reefs. Coral reefs depend on a balanced temperature to thrive. The increased water temperature due to global warming are causing the coral to become bleached. They turn white and die. This also kills the wildlife and algae that live in them.

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