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Why does the Australian government want to protect the Great Barrier Reef?
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∙ 13y ago
The Austrailian government wants to protect the reef because it gives them great amounts of revenue from tourism and it is an important ecosystem that has a major impact on many austrailians such as fishing, tourism, ect.
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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.
Does the Great Barrier Reef count as Australian?
Yes. The Great Barrier Reef is regarded as an Australian landform.
How has the US government responded to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef?
The U.S. government has issued an executive order that directs all federal agencies to protect the coral reef ecosystems throughout the world. This includes the Great Barrier Reef.
How has the Australian government attempted to stop the destruction of the great barrier reef?
by getting proffesionals own advice to see what they can do to stop the distruction
The Great Barrier Reef is adjacent to which Australian state?
The Great Barrier Reef is adjacent to the Australian state of Queensland. It runs roughly parallel to the coast for about 2300 km.
What is a 7 letter word for Australian great reef?
The Great Barrier Reef.
How did the Australian government try to fight the great depression?
Raised trade barriers to try to protect their own businesses
Is the Great Barrier Reef part of Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef lies within Australian waters. It is located just off the coast of Queensland.
How can people protect Australia's Great Barrier Reef?
by not littering
What large Australian city lies closest to the great barrier reef?
Cairns
To what Australian city did Finding Nemo is a journey from the Great Barrier Reef?
Sydney
Finding Nemo is a journey from the Great Barrier Reef, to what Australian city?
Sydney
