THE GREAT BARRIER REEF OF AUSTRALIA -PART 1 - MAJOR THREATS

The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s major tourist attractions. It is included in the 7 wonders of the world. It is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a prominent destination for tourism. It has significance for First Nation People. It contains a rich diversity of plants and wildlife. Yet the Great Barrier Reef is threatened. Find out about these threats. Some are local and some are global. Part 2 in this series has a focus on 2 UNESCO questions that could have great impact on the future of the Great Barrier Reef. The attachment page is designed to provide students with a hard copy of the present day threats.