have ever seen pictures of coral reefs such as this one? I’m sure many of you have appreciated the beauty of the reefs in some way, but I’m sure you didn't know about their value to both the economy and the ecosystem. While it is hard to put a dollar value on the benefits of coral reefs, according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) it is estimated that coral reefs provide a worldwide annual income of 30 billion dollars EVERY YEAR. These reefs are not only eye candy, but
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 in one
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
Ecosystem services are free benefits humans get from nature and it is crucial to understand and value the critical functions natural systems provide us. Ecosystems perform many services that are taken for granted and theref¬ore not valued in money. Examples are microorganism’s release of nutrients, their degradation of pollutants in air, soil and water, pollination of insects and vegetation, and water-regulating effects. Knowledge of the importance of different species and interaction works and what
artisanal fishers throughout the world, particularly for the developing countries in the tropical and subtropical regions. The Sea cucumbers are a significant source of income to many coastal communities and fulfill an important roles in marine ecosystems (FAO, 2010). It is mostly distributed in worldwide, abundant is in the Asia Pacific region ( FAO, 2012). The China, Ecuador, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines that have been heavily engaged in the industry for decades(Lovatelli et al
clean up the garbage, especially the garbage in the river so it would not to blok the running of water. Besides that, Government needs to provide a lot of public education to raise awareness to no longer throw garbage in the river and about the importance of health. Water is the biggest part of the earth and the most needed thing for human because most of human body is water and human still need food from marine for nutrition, so society needs to protect marine
the world’s natural resources are coral reefs, wildlife and landscape. These action and thinking are to prove that they want to protect the natural environment through the creation of Marine Park, wildlife preserve and national parks. These expenses for the conservation work is brought out by tourists through entrance fees, accommodation fees and transportation fees. In addition, ecotourism can also let the people know that they can assist to protect ecosystem by restrict the damage of logging,
Biology Ecosystem Research Assignment on Shark Bay Part 1: Ecosystem description a) Shark Bay is located in Western Australia. It is a World heritage area, which cover over 2.2 million hectares. Shark Bay is home to many marine and land animals, supporting 26 different endangered species. Shark Bay is an area of zoological importance and features at least 820 species of plants. Shark bay is located in the transition zone between three climatic regions and between two major botanical areas. Shark