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- 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 else can I help you with?
What are some positive impacts on the great barrier reef?
sharks
What impacts do tourist have on the Great Barrier Reef?
Tourists go snorkelling.
Have changing sea levels affected the growth of the great Barrier reef?
nope
What impacts have people had on the Great Barrier Reef?
It's diminished because of global warming and pollution, I think.
How do environmental changes affect the Great Barrier Reef?
Environmental changes, like global warming, can affect the Great Barrier Reef quite substantially. When the water temperature rises, it forces the coral to expel what they use as energy, and bleaches the coral.
Where in Australia has been affected by overfishing?
In Australia everywhere is being affected by Overfishing is different ways, The Great Barrier Reef is being affected the worst. Thanks Ethan
What is the name of great barrier in the world?
Great Barrier Reef
What is the proper name for the Great Barrier Reef?
The proper name for the Great Barrier Reef is simply "Great Barrier Reef".
Should tourists be allowed to swim in the Great Barrier Reef?
No. There are already environmental issues affecting the Great Barrier Reef without adding hordes of tourists to the problem. Tourists would completely disregard laws about not taking items from the reef. There are monitored snorkelling expeditions - that is enough.
How does the Great Barrier Reef meet criteria?
The great barrier reef is awesome
When was The Great Barrier - film - created?
The Great Barrier - film - was created in 1937.
When was Great Barrier Airlines created?
Great Barrier Airlines was created in 1983.
