Coral Reef Case Study

Question 1

Location of Australia

Answer 1

Southern part along the Pacific Ocean

Question 2

Info

Answer 2

it is home to more than 1500 species of fish
contribute approximately $5.5 billion annually to the Australian economy.
It is a safe place for delicate corals and abundant fish.
it contains more than 30 species of marine mammals.
Gives home to 6-7 of the world’s Marin turtle species.

Question 3

Threats

Answer 3

Tourism- reef walking,boats,pollution

Climate change- temp kills coral= loss in bioversity
—> water levels rise- decrease rate of coral growth due to lack of sunshine

Illegal fishing- method can destroy coral and decreasing number of fish

Increase carbon dioxide in water makes it acidic and bleaches the coral

Sedimentation-sediment washes out into the sea+can layer over coral

Question 4

Management

Answer 4

2050 long term sustainability plan

1- net free fishing zones= reducing impact of port development

2-reduce pollutant run off/ fertiliser run off by farmer

3- zoning plans-monitoring patrols,breeding nesting activity