This wasn't the only report arguing the concern of the Great Barrier Reef. Early this year, one of the Wall Street Journal reports was "Australia Failing to Protect Great Barrier Reef, Report Says; Report Commissioned By WWF Finds Dumping From Port Developments Having Damaging Effects" this report written by Rebecca Thurlow addressed the impacts on the Great Barrier Reef and WWF addressing the benefits towards the a Great Barrier Reef and other world heritage sites to the Australian government. They
declines and may become extinct within the next several decades. Hawksbill sea turtles are found in tropical regions and rely on healthy reefs for survival. The shells of these turtles are very desirable and it has a led to poaching in the past. Olive Ridley sea turtles are the most abundant on earth with the largest nesting area in India. The
Abstract Left blank intentionally. JAMAICA Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. Jamaica has a long history of census taking, and currently holds a census every ten years. The last census took place in July 2011, which showed a total of 2,697,983 residents in the country. The largest cities in Jamaica with populations as of 2011 are: Kingston (Kingston Parish): 937,000, Portmore (Saint Catherine): 182,000
The ecosystem goods that are provided are timber, livestock production, and water supply. The values of these goods are taken under control for mostly emerging markets and have become an increasing problem for panamas ecosystems. The demand for more land use, exotic and native plantations, and selling carbon credits. There are many efforts that are being undertaken to protect the ecosystems. The National System of Protected Areas (SINAP) forces the principle to conserve the countries biological
The state of Hawaii and its islands are role models for the nation and world when it comes to protection of ecological and biological resources. From establishments of protection of at least 20% of U.S. Coral reefs and associated habitat types in no-take areas, to working with local, governmental and global stakeholders to amend treaties and Acts that the nation can involve in. Currently, there are 43 sites considered marine protected areas and 12 of these are no-take zones. Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine
One of the most significant ongoing source energy is oil. And the source was became depleted , sources more difficult to access and now being exploited. The oil spill was occurred when the Montara was exploded and uncontrolled continued for 74 days. It estimated 400 barrels of oil lost per day and well was killed on November 3, 2009. The first issues came out relating to the causes of the Macondo well blowout, whether the Australian government can prevent a deep water horizon here. However on 21