5.2.1.3 Increased carbon dioxide concentration in the water In the carbon cycle oceans are carbon dioxide sinks what means that they store carbon dioxide from the air. The fact that through global warming more carbon dioxide is released the oceans have to store more carbon dioxide which results in ocean acidification. This fact makes it more difficult for the corals in the Great Barrier Reef to do the calcification as the carbon dioxide binds the calcium carbonate in the water which makes it unusable for the corals. Effects of this consequence of the global warming are fragile and sensitive corals that are severely affected in their growth and a protracted damage of the ecosystem because many inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef don't tolerate
The coastal environment I have decided to talk about today is Ningaloo Reef. The reef is on the remote western coast of Australia, it includes one of the longest nearshore reefs in the world. Temperate and tropical currents converge in the Ningaloo region resulting in highly diverse marine life including spectacular coral reefs, abundant fishes and species with special conservation significance such as turtles, whale sharks, dugongs, whales and dolphins.
Global warming has been on the world’s radar for many years. For Australia and our world heritage site, the rising sea temperatures in the last three decades have seriously affected the Great Barrier Reef in many ways, the most concerning of which being coral bleaching. This incredibly beautiful but fragile underwater world is also
Moreover, global warming has had a great effect on the Great Barrier Reef. Because the ecosystem in such a delicate balance, the continuous warmer weather kills the algae and the coral in this area. If the coral dies, the fish and other animals relying on the coral also die or are forced to move to other areas. While some reefs can recover after a stretch of time in overly
The governments new reef plan with help preserve the Great Barrier reefs species and wildlife.
One environmental issues posted on the Facebook group on Ecologically Conscious Social is climate change’s effect impacts on the Great Barrier Reef where is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. The Great Barrier Reef is located in Queensland, state of Australia.
has risen to around 3.2 millimetres per year, although it does vary from year to
Since decades ago, the natural heritages has become the increasingly popular attractions, attracting a large number of people to visit, mainly due to the growing concern of environment protection and the rising living standard. People pursue the uniqueness of attraction, which the natural heritages have, that there is a great demand for this activity. The GBR is the representative one, catering to the demand of millions of visitors annually. The tourism industry is flourishing and make a great contribution to the GBR while it also offer a valuable and enjoyable experience to visitors, generating mutually beneficial relationship between them.
The rivers pollute the Reef during the tropical floods. Over 90% of this comes from farms runoff, mainly fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides. Increase of the level of acid kills the algae, which is the main food for corals. The level of pollution has been also increased by mining. Mainly Queensland Nickel.
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast organic structure that has existed longer than man. It has always been present underneath the water surface near the coast of Australia, harboring many different types of sea creatures. Over the past few decades, the reef has slowly been dying. Humans have been negatively affecting it for a while now, although they may not have known it at that time. We, as humans, have the duty to correct our mistake and take responsibility for our actions by doing everything in our power to nourish and tend to the reef. Governments all across the globe have come together to collaborate and discuss what they can do to save the reef from extinction. Many solutions have been talked about and some have been put into place, but the effects of these won’t be seen until a number of years later. We must wait and hope that our ignorance up until this point won’t destroy an iconic landmark before we can try and save it.
Coral reefs around the world are in danger. One of the causes is global warming, which has been increasing the temperature of the ocean water resulting in coral bleaching. This essay will focus on damage occurring to the Great Barrier Reef.
“Unusually high water temperatures have caused many coral species to lose their zooxanthellae, turn white, and die prematurely, thereby leading to a decline in reef building. Scientists predict bleaching will reduce diversity among corals and the creatures that depend on them” (“Great” World Book). Additionally, changes in the salinity of the water affects the Great Barrier Reef. Salinity is changing because of changes in climate. This is because warmer air from climate change can absorb more water than cooler air, therefore changing evaporation cycles. In places where there is more rainfall than evaporation, rainfall is increasing. In places where evaporation exceeds rainfall, evaporation is increasing. This process is widening the gap between humid and arid regions. This proves to scientists that climate change is affecting salinity (Calif). Furthermore, diseases are produced among coral because of climate change as well as pollution. Increasing temperatures are so effective on the reef that the only disease that can be treated is black-band disease (“Coral”). Ultimately, the coral in the Great Barrier Reef becomes brittle and pale because of these
In today’s world, pollution and climate change have created dangerous living conditions for many people and will continue to cause problems across the globe for years to come. For many years, scientists have tried to find ways to decrease levels of carbon dioxide in the air, but most are ultimately too expensive or fail to work. Possibly, the best way to decrease these levels is to have plants take the carbon dioxide out of the air, planting trees and other plants along buildings in a vertical forest could be the most efficient way.
Just off the northeast coast of Australia lies the Great Barrier Reef, a natural World Heritage Site inscribed by UNESCO in 1981. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest and most diverse coral reef ecosystem. Stretched over 348,000 square kilometers, the Great Barrier Reef ranges from shallow depths along the shore to 2000 meter-deep waters. No other World Heritage Site reaches the degree of biodiversity seen in the Great Barrier Reef. Within its 2500 individual reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef is home to upwards of 1500 fish species, 400 coral species, 4000 mollusk species, 240 bird species, and more. This outstanding landscape draws in over two million tourists each year from all around the world.
Climate change is a main concern throughout the world. When referring to climate change people think of a change in climate patterns that can not be reversed once started. The Great Barrier Reef is one that is greatly affected by climate change. Reefs can be hurt easily by this major effect that is taking place on the Earth. According to one article climate change will effect coral reefs so bad that it will take them to a their tipping point and they won’t be able to make a turn around (O. Hoegh-Guldberg, et al).
Coral reefs are found in the ocean where the sunlight hits them the most, because they need the help of algae in order to make their skeleton . Algae needs sunlight to grow so it would be found near the surface of the ocean which explains why Coral reefs are near the surface of the ocean. Miranda Macquitty who wrote “Ocean” writes “Related to sea anemones and jellyfish, corals grow in an exquisite variety of shapes and some have colorful skeletons.” Miranda means that coral reefs come in many shapes and sizes.There are over 2500 different types. It does not mean that corals have different features, therefore they have the basics such as tentacles to catch food, a skeleton, a mouth to eliminate waste, and a stomach to process food. The