area of the great barrier reef. This is the largest living structure and coral reef system in the entire world. The great barrier reef sprawls over a dumbfounding 344 400 square kilometres. This is an area so large it can be seen from space and its complex system is filled with more than 300 coral cays, 600 tropical islands and 3 000 individual reef systems. This system provides a refuge for an astounding variety of marine plants and animals which range from ancient turtles, families of reef fish, 134+
There are millions of tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef every year. A lot of pressure can be put on local populations by the constant inflow of people coming from around the world. The construction of resorts and other tourist developments can cause an increase in noise and pollution and lower natural land and resources. In some areas the higher demand for resources from tourism can cause disagreement between residents and the visitors. Another social issue is the development of large resorts
species of animals and plants it is considered an oasis of life which attracts both tourist and researchers alike; The Great Barrier reef is considered a tropical gem. Sadly in recent years, this fragile ecosystem has suffered greatly and its health is on the decline. There are many factors which are threatening the reef, but global warming is the main cause. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most captivating places on earth and is a prime symbol of strength, biodiversity, and natural beauty all
reason we know the great barrier reef exists. Captain James Cook was the first person to record the existence of a reef as he sailed up the eastern coast. He first noticed shoals in the area of the Great Keppel Island. Matthew Flinders was an English navigator and cartographer who was the first to explore the entire Australian coastline and named the Extensive Barrier Reef, today known as The Great Barrier Reef. The name is unique because it describes exactly what the Great Barrier Reef is. It is considered
enjoy it with sky high tea or cocktail at the café and bar. As my final activity in the “Down Under” I considered doing a Great Barrier Reef scenic helicopter tour. While flying, I admired the views of the Great Barrier Reef from helicopter as I got a multi angle perspective on one of the world’s top natural wonders. During my 25-minute flight, I learned about Great Barrier Reef from an informative commentary. The sights were truly magnificent, and it was once-in-a-lifetime
The people who study the atmosphere are called meteorologists. They can study how cyclones move, form and cause destructions. Scientists explain that cyclones can form between 5° and 30° latitude and move westward or towards the poles. (Tropical cyclone facts) Further, they say that the winds of a normal cyclone can reach up to 240 kilometers per hour, which is quite a considerable speed for a normal cyclone. However, when considering the cyclone that is being treated in this essay, it can be
Historical globalization was influenced by exploration when the world began getting ‘smaller’ as a result of colony building. The transfer and exchange of distinct of goods, ideas, sciences, medicine, literature, theories, and technology dramatically changed the world. Nationalism, economic competition, missionary spirit, and exploration led to imperialism; the policy of extending control and domination over another countries economic and cultural institutions during 1850-1914. The demand for raw
Uluru is easily the biggest rock in Australia, and even the world but it isn’t just a rock. It was formed in a special way it was formed from a monolith (an obelisk, column, large statue, etc., formed of a single block of stone). There are other rocks that have been formed from a monolith like The Olgas not that far from Uluru and even ones on the other side of the world like Devils Tower in USA or Zuma Rock in North Africa. The thing about all these rocks is they were formed the same way but are
are defined in the Great Barrier Reef. In the early 2000’s, Marian Chertow wrote a paper defining the I=PAT equation and I will apply her definition to the Great Barrier Reef. The final product of the equation is I, which stands for human impact on the system and is a result of population (P), affluence (A), and technology (T). The population that affects the Great Barrier Reef is very difficult to define accurately. There are two main groups that have direct impact on the reef and that would be
The Amphiprion percula, more commonly known as the clownfish, a member of the Damselfish family, is a small tropical fish known for it’s bold vertical stripes and bright colors. Clownfish have a number of interesting qualities; such as their many of their basic traits, natural habitat, sexual orientation and mating habits, their natural as well as unnatural threats. The clownfish is an omnivore whose diet includes algae, plankton, and mollusks. The average lifespan of a clownfish when in the wild