8 Marker

Question 1

Evaluate the sustainability of attemps to manage threats to biodiversity in a coral reef? (8) (Para 1)

Answer 1

Global:

• One manaagement strategy is UNESCO World Heritage status which was granted in 1981
• This is economically sustainable because supranational funding means guaranteed reliable income source, irrespective of fortunes of the Australian economy which means that the Great Barrier Reef can be protected for future generations

Question 2

Evaluate the sustainability of attemps to manage threats to biodiversity in a coral reef? (8) (Para 2)

Answer 2

National:

• One National strategy is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
• There are 70 local indigenous groups involved in management and it is socially sustainable because Local involvement empowers people and GBRMPA can use local knowledge and expertise

Question 3

Evaluate the sustainability of attemps to manage threats to biodiversity in a coral reef? (8) (Para 3)

Answer 3

• Another management technique is the banning of dredging
• This is sustainable becaause it stops silt being kicked up in to the oceans and settling on reef and discourages larger boats from using local ports – reducing traffic and therefore noise pollution and spill potential