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The Great Barrier Reef is not just a National park, but a National Marine Park.
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Is the Great Barrier Reef classified as a National Park?
Almost. The Great Barrier Reef is classified as a National Marine Park.
Is the Great Barrier Reef a natural region?
Yes, it is also a national park.
Do people hunt in The Great Barrier Reef?
No. The Great Barrier Reef is a protected marine park.
Does GBR stand for Great Barrier Reef?
== == YES, GBR STANDS FOR GREAT BARRIER REEF!!! ALSO GBRMPA STANDS FOR GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK AUTHORITY!!!
Who is responsible for protecting the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier reef is not owned by any commercial entity or private party. However as it is in Australian waters, a significant portion of it has been designated as a marine park by the Australian government, and it is managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, a federal division, in collaboration with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and Queensland Fisheries, which are subdivisions of the Queensland state government.
How is the Great Barrier Reef being managed?
Royal Commissions disallowed oil drilling in the Great Barrier Reef, in 1975 the Government of Australia created the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and prohibited various activities.[80] The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park does not include the entire Great Barrier Reef Province.[12] The park is managed, in partnership with the Government of Queensland, through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure that it is used in a sustainable manner. A combination of zoning, management plans, permits, education and incentives (such as eco-tourism certification) are employed in the effort to conserve the reef. info provided by wikipedia
What are some sources of information about the Great Barrier Reef?
One of the most reliable sources of information on the Great Barrier Reef is the website for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The website is at the related link below.
How is the great reef being managed?
Royal Commissions disallowed oil drilling in the Great Barrier Reef, in 1975 the Government of Australia created the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and prohibited various activities.[80] The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park does not include the entire Great Barrier Reef Province.[12] The park is managed, in partnership with the Government of Queensland, through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure that it is used in a sustainable manner. A combination of zoning, management plans, permits, education and incentives (such as eco-tourism certification) are employed in the effort to conserve the reef. info provided by wikipedia
What is the location of The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park?
Australia
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
When did the great barrier reef become a world heritage site?
Yes. In 1981, the Great Barrier Reef gained international recognition through its inscription on the World Heritage List. The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area is the world's largest and is one of only a few World Heritage Areas that satisfy all four natural World Heritage Criteria.
Where is lizard island?
The Lizard Island National Park is located on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. For more information about Lizard Island National Park, check out their official website.
