2. Overview: Introduction to the Reef: What is a reef? Meet the Great Barrier Reef The Problem: Endangered Species of the GBR Causes of the Problem Solutions for The Problem Reef water protection plan Biodiversity strategy Conclusion Angel Carney, 2010
8. Microscopic algae live on the corals and through photosynthesis, the corals “steal” nutrients from the algau, giving them their vibrant colorsAngel Carney, 2010
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10. Found in the shallow waters surrounding Queensland, Australia!
22. Many of the species on the reef are exclusive to this area, which means when they are gone from the reef, they are gone from the planetAngel Carney, 2010
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24. Sharks – whale shark, grey nurse shark, great white shark, freshwater and green sawfish
104. No other place in the world is home to as many different plant and animal species living in harmony with each other
105. It is imperative that we preserve the diversity of this ecosystem
106. Aims to guide and help coordinate management actions that will protect and conserve biodiversity in the Great Barrier Reef, (GBRMPA, August 2010).
114. immediate goal - to halt and reverse the decline in water quality entering the Reef by 2013 (Qld Gov, 2009)
115. long term goal - to ensure that by 2020 the quality of water quality entering the Reef from adjacent catchments has no detrimental impact on the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. (Qld Gov, 2009)
123. Conclusion: The Great Barrier Reef has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. It covers an area larger than the size of Italy. Te Great Barrier Reef is home to a very wide variety of corals, polyps, plants, animals, fish, and more organisms and is more than 500,000 years old. It is imperative that we preserve this treasure trove under the sea. Many human practices are killing The Great Barrier Reef, but through knowledge we can spread the word and help combat the destruction of this natural wonder of the Earth. Please, help, spread the word! Angel Carney, 2010
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