CORAL BLEACHING IN THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living reef in the world. Located off the coast of Queensland in Northeastern Australia. The Great Barrier Reef stretches for 2,300km and is home to over 600 different types of hard and soft coral. This stretch is home to over 1500 different species of fish. For years the Great Barrier Reef has been home to thousand of species of coral and fish, home to the best rated snorkelling spots and a worldwide tourist destination generating up to six billion dollars a year. The reef consist of 900 islands and can be seen from outer space.
THE ISSUE
Over the past twenty years the Great Barrier reef has experienced two major accounts of coral bleaching. The first was in 1998 and the second in 2002 which was more severe, together these two events of coral bleaching have accounted for destroying over 50% of the reefs in the area.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP
There are many measures that need to be taken in order to protect the life within the Great Barrier Reef. Many of these are drastic changes that call for more extreme action. However, we can all play our part in protecting the reef. Little, easy and simple changes to your daily routines and joining the community will all help to creating a healthier, more beautiful, sustainable and protected reef.
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