The worlds largest CORAL REEF (over 300,000 square kms).
The Great Barrier Reef is situated off Australia's, Gold Coast (NE) around Queensland. It is a popular tourist, research and fishing region used by over 7 million people each year.
As a result off this, the reef is under threat!!
Sustainable Management Strategy
In order for people to continue to use and enjoy the reef, the Australian Government has set up a management protection program to ensure the reef can be enjoyed by future generations (sustainablity). However, can the recently voted "Best Tourism Destination in the World" and the most fragile ecosystem on the planet work in partnership?
They have divided the reef into several ZONES which have varying levels of protection. see map.
The video below also evaluates the effectiveness of the Zoning Strategy.
Pupil Task: See worksheet
1. Identifty where in the world the Great Barrier Reef (and other reefs) are located
2. Describe the different types of coral reefs and how they may form
3. Describe the range of ways the GBR is used and how this effects the economy of Australia
4. Evalaute the effectiveness of the sustainable management scheme zoning strategy that is used.
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