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yes, because sharks run their own plastic bag factory in the great barrier reef
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How do people threaten the Great Barrier Reef?
Pollution, in the form of runoff of farm chemicals. The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of a rich farming region.Human interference. Scuba diving and snorkelling is usually harmless, but people are tempted to break off the coral as a souvenir.Littering from plastic bait bags from fishermen, fishing line, general rubbish dropped overboard, particularly on tour boats. Tourism causes major ecologuical damage.Occasionally a large ship may run aground, damaging the coral and even leeching oil.General global warming caused by industry, pollution, etc is contributing to large amounts of coral bleaching.
What environmental impacts have affected the site of the great barrier reef?
Pollution, in the form of runoff of farm chemicals. The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of a rich farming region.Human interference. Scuba diving and snorkelling is usually harmless, but people are tempted to break off the coral as a souvenir.Littering from plastic bait bags from fishermen, fishing line, general rubbish dropped overboard, particularly on tour boats. Tourism causes major ecologuical damage.Occasionally a large ship may run aground, damaging the coral and even leeching oil.General global warming caused by industry, pollution, etc is contributing to large amounts of coral bleaching.
How is the Great Barrier Reef dying?
The great barrier IS changing nf not in a good way. Its changing due to water tempurtures rising, over fishing and pollution. And the only people we can blame is US- the human race. We can improve it by NOT over fishing (for food or aquatic pets) and recycling all of our trash. It can be done! It will work- just try it! Every year, we LOSE parts of the barrier reef because of this- we really can't stop water temps, but we can change the other two.
What is the fire danger of the great barrier reef?
The Great Barrier Reef, like any natural habitat, faces numerous threats, largely as a result of human impact. Although it does not have an official listing of endangered, it is shrinking, and it is unknown by how much, or whether this is permanent. Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory of anthropogenic global warming (i.e. caused by man's activities) predict that the Great Barrier Reef may lose up to 95% of its coral by the middle of the current century. Although the coastline parallel to the Great Barrier Reef has been settled by Europeans for less than 200 years, these scientists believe that the Reef has been shrinking by 20% every 100 years. Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory that global warming is cyclical perhaps have a less drastic view, as they believe that the coral will regenerate, as it has apparently done so in the past. There is evidence that the coral goes down much deeper than first thought, and this is an important factor in its regeneration. It is a very emotive topic. Pollution and chemical runoff pose a very real threat to the reef. The water quality of the reef is affected by sediment and nutrients, and 80% of this is caused by cattle grazing on the land adjacent to the reef. Mud and chemical runoff tend to limit the sunlight that reaches the coral, causing it to die off, and they increase the macro-algae, which is a weed. Tourism is a threat to the reef, as tourist boats damage the delicate framework of the reef; fishing and pollution left behind by visitors also is a threat. A natural threat to the Great Barrier Reef is the Crown of Thorns starfish. Outbreaks of this starfish are a constant threat to the animals of the Great Barrier Reef, though in small numbers it poses no threat. There are about 40 species which live in and around the Great Barrier Reef which are listed as endangered, mostly due to human impact.
How do you destroy plastic bags?
we can destroy plastic bags by recycling.
Is it better to use brown paper bags or heavy duty plastic lawn and leaf bags for disposing of yard waste?
Heavy dut plastic lawn bags will work great and are designed for just that purpose, while paper bags may fall apart.
Are plastic shipping bags still being made?
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
What can you do with duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting in an emergency?
Seal windows and doors to create a barrier between you and any potential contamination outside.
What do you do with duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting in an emergency?
Seal windows and doors to create a barrier between you and any potential contamination outside.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
What is plastic bags made out of?
Plastic bags are made out of one kind of oil which is patrol.
How can plastic bags be reduced?
Plastic can easily be reduced by using reusable bags.
