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The great barrier reed is important because of its beauty and because it is the only natural reef that can be seen from outer space and is beautiful.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it looks after an absolutely massive amount of the worlds marine creatures and if we don't look after it, we will lose all those animals.
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What is the largest fish in the Great Barrier Reef?
Some of the largest include the groupers, and the giant hump head wrasse. Sharks are also fish, so really the largest fish on the reef are sharks, but most are not permanantly on the reef.
What climate does coral reef have?
Coral reef are small marine animals that live and grow in warm tropical waters. The largest reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. So, the climate is the warm tropical waters of the world.
What would happen if the climate conditions change in the great barrier reef?
Most island of the Great Barrier Reef are very little above seal level, thus would be swamped by a rapid rise in sea level brought about by glaciers melting. The same fate awaits the Maldives and many island groups, also countries like Bangladesh.
Scientific name for coral reef?
Here are some of the names of some types of corals purple squirter, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atoll reefs. If you like coral reefs, check out our website destructionofcoralreefs.weebly.com What is happening to our corals? Find out!
How does society affect the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is shrinking, and it is unknown by how much. 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 then 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. It is a very emotive topic. However, it should be noted that 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. Oil spills occasionally occur when captains of foreign vessels ignore the warnings about travelling around the reef, and venture too close (trying to save time), resulting in damage to their ships. It should also be noted that some 40 species which live in and around the Great Barrier Reef are listed as endangered.
How is the Great Barrier Reef different to the other natural wonders of the world?
The Great Barrier Reef is so large that it can be seen from space.
What type of grass grows in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a marine biome, so the only grass that grows there is seagrass, which is not a true grass. There are 15 known species of seagrass in the Great Barrier Reef.
Is the whole great barrier reef privately or publicly owned?
The Great Barrier Reef is under commonwealth protection, so I assume the whole of the Reef will be "publicly" owned.
Is there a zoo in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is in the sea, so there is no zoo there. However there is a lot of sea creatures of all sorts to be seen around it.
Is the Great Barrier Reef cold?
not very as coral needs warm tropical tempretures to survive
How has the US government responded to the attempt to stop the destruction of the great barrier reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is not anywhere near US waters so the question is invalid.
What nation is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland, so it is considered part of Australia. It lies within Australian waters.
Why is important to protect Berrie reef?
It is important to protect the barrier reef because it is a world heritage location and there are so many species of animals and fish that are very rare and need to be kept safe so they don't get extinct. Also the great barrier reef is a famous tourist destination so a lot of money coming in from there will be lost, along with jobs.
Why is the Great Barrier Reef so important?
because of all the wild life around the area. it holds 2000 types of fish!!
Is the crown of thorns starfish introduced to the Great Barrier Reef?
No it is native to the great barrier reef; it's natural predators have been reduced so greatly in number that its population is not adequately controlled.
How close to the ground is the Great Barrier Reef?
It is underwater. So it is not close to the ground.
Why is the Great Barrier Reef so inportant?
The reason for it being a world heritage site is because it holds so many beautiful features like fish, coral and mammals. The Great Barrier Reef is UNESCO World Heritage listed because it is the largest coral reef in the world. By having World Heritage designation, the Great Barrier Reef is acknowledged to be of value to all people and is to be preserved. The Great Barrier Reef was put on the world heritage list because of its outstanding beauty. It is also one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. The marine life thrives in its amazingly well kept oceans.
