The Great Barrier Reef 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyPlate tectonicsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: andrew0699Created on: 30-05-17 21:28 Where is it? lies of the NE coast of Australia, supporting vulnerable and endangered species 1 of 9 What happened in the 1990's rapid rise in tourism (30% a year), increasing access to the coral reef 2 of 9 Economic gain? AU$5 billion a year 3 of 9 The impact of pollution The pollution (litter/waste disposal) easily damages the coral reef, and in turn the wildlife 4 of 9 The impact of poor diving practice Divers walk on and damage the coral reef, whilst boat anchors also damage it 5 of 9 Impact of tourism on the ecosystems disturbs the wildlife, including birds, who are then deterred from the coral reef 6 of 9 Infrastructure Built along the coast for tourism purposes and damages coastal ecosystem and the mangrove forests 7 of 9 Solutions A large section is managed by the GBRMPA to implement sustainable tourism 8 of 9 The GBRMPA 2003 - zoning system to protect SSSI's, restrict activities carried out near by and limit the number of tourists and boats 9 of 9
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