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Overfishing is "catching too many fish". Because of this, it affects the Great Barrier Reef and other oceans because people fish so much that the fish cant sustain their population. Therefore the fish get fewer and fewer and that means no more fish in The reef.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoPollution can disrupt and destroy the precious ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef, depending on the type of pollution. Faecal matter can poison certain organisims living within this ecosystem. Toxic chemicals can kill most organisms living on the Great Barrier Reef, such as Mercury. Increased water temperature is also considered a pollution, caused from global warming, and can speed up the occurance of coral bleaching of the GBR's corals.
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∙ 9y agoit has removed all coral polyps from the region.
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What are Some reasons the Great Barrier Reef is in trouble?
Pollution and overfishing has posed threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
How are ships having an affect on the great barrier reef?
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What is the danger that great barrier reef faces now is an affect?
Water pollution in the ocean is creating havoc for marine life. The Great Barrier Reef being made up of corals is being adversely affected for growth of corals. This will disturb the whole ecosystem around the reef in particular and in the ocean in general.
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
What is the proper name for the Great Barrier Reef?
The proper name for the Great Barrier Reef is simply "Great Barrier Reef".
Why should the Great Barrier Reef be left alone?
pollution can damage it so leave it alone
Is Osprey Reef located on the Great Barrier Reef?
No. Although Osprey Reef is in the Coral Sea, where the Great Barrier Reef is located, it is actually separate from the Great Barrier Reef.
What is an example of an ecosystem in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef ecosystem.
Is the Great Barrier Reef the largest reef in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world.
How does the Great Barrier Reef meet criteria?
The great barrier reef is awesome
When was the Great Barrier Reef destroyed?
The Great Barrier Reef has not been destroyed
What is the largest coral reef in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef.
