How does the great barrier reef contribute to Australia's economy?

Answer 1

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the largest coral reef in the world, around 2300km long, with its coral cays and islands spreading over 300,000 square kilometres. Considered one of the wonders of the natural world, the Reef is unique for being visible from Earth's orbit.

It was placed on the World Heritage List in 1981 because of all its colourful marine life and its unique ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reef is significant for its scientific value: the health of the Reef points to the health of the ocean, and the creeks and rivers that feed into it, as well as signifying the general effects of pollution. It is of considerable concern that numbers of unique species such as dugong and loggerhead turtles have declined significantly since the 1960s, largely due to human intervention. The Reef shelters many endangered species.

On an economic note, the Great Barrier Reef generates $AU2 billion in tourism dollars every year. All countries trade on their commodities, and tourism is one of Australia's. To lose the reef would be to lose an enormous source of trade for Australia.

Answer 2

The great barrier reef is really important to Australia because business wise loads of people will come to see it because it is a world heritage site which makes the business successful and Australia wealthy.

Answer 3

the Great Barrier Reef does a number of things for us. it:

re-moves carbon Dioxide

protects the land from harsh weather

raises $6 billion in tourist money

may provide medicines in the future

and provides a great learning to when it comes to the scientific community

Answer 4

The Great Barrier Reef is subject to a number of environmental impacts. Pollution and chemical runoff pose a very real threat to the reef. Mud and chemical runoff tend to limit the sunlight that reaches the coral, causing it to die off.

The Crown of Thorns starfish still remains one of the biggest environmental threats as well.

One of the environmental concerns is how much climate change is impacting the Great Barrier Reef. It is known to be shrinking, but it is uncertain 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.

Answer 5

The greatbarrier Reef attracts tourist thereby increasing the money coming into the country. As a result of ecological concerns Australian farmers have to take extra care near the reef with run of issue's this increases the price of foods produced in the area. The great barrier reef is also a source of work for fishermen. tourism operators etc.

Answer 6

The Great Barrier Reef is seen by Australians as many things:

• Endangered ecosystem in need of protection
• Tourist attraction and great holiday destination
• Natural wonder

Answer 7

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the largest coral reef in the world, almost 2000km long, with its coral cays and islands spreading over 300,000 square kilometres. Considered one of the wonders of the natural world, the Reef is unique for being visible from Earth's orbit.

It was placed on the World Heritage List in 1981 because of all its colourful marine life and its unique ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reef is significant for its scientific value: the health of the Reef points to the health of the ocean, and the creeks and rivers that feed into it, as well as signifying the general effects of pollution. It is of considerable concern that numbers of unique species such as dugong and loggerhead turtles have declined significantly since the 1960s, largely due to human intervention. The Reef shelters many endangered species.

On an economic note, the Great Barrier Reef generates $AU2 billion in tourism dollars every year. All countries trade on their commodities, and tourism is one of Australia's. To lose the reef would be to lose an enormous source of trade for Australia.

Answer 8

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