What is going to happen to the Great Barrier Reef in the future?
The Great Barrier Reef is at a critical tipping point and could disappear by 2050. The Great Barrier Reef is at a critical tipping point that will determine its long-term survival. Coral bleaching as a result of global warming is a key reason for the reef’s decline.
What are we doing to help the Great Barrier Reef?
There are projects that range from education programs, plastic pollution control, COTS eradication, coral nurseries, renewable energy development and responsible stewardship by marine park tourism organisations, which all contribute to helping save the Great Barrier Reef.
How can we protect coral reefs for future generations?
- Here are 7 things you can do (and not do) to protect coral reefs.
- Never, ever touch corals or harass marine life.
- Check your sunscreen.
- Don’t litter.
- Reduce the amount of wastewater you’re producing.
- Cut back on your plastic consumption.
- Eat sustainable seafood.
- Spread the word!
What are humans doing to protect coral reefs?
Use only ecological or organic fertilizers in your gardens and on your lawns. Chemicals and pesticides flow into the water system, pollute the ocean, and can travel on ocean currents at great distances, doing harm to coral reefs and other sea life. 3. Plant a Tree – you will reduce runoff into the oceans.
What are coral reefs and why are they in danger?
Coral reefs can be damaged by natural processes, such as storms, but they are increasingly at risk from human activities. Oil spills and pollutants can threaten entire reefs. Excessive nutrients from land sources, such as sewage and agricultural fertilizers, promote the growth of algae that can smother corals.
Why are coral reefs in danger for kids?
Coral reefs are fragile ecosystems. Because corals need warm, sunlit water to live, they often grow close to the top of the water. Being so close to land makes them often be damaged by poisons and dirt that can come from boats and the land nearby.