Great Barrier Reef Flashcards
0
Q
How much is the reefs output from tourism
A
87%=$5bn/year
1
Q
Tourist no. Increase by what every year
A
30%
2
Q
Problems with tourism
A
Pollution
Boat anchors
Nesting seabirds disturbed
Mangrove forests and estuaries- developments
3
Q
Management: what happened in 2003
A
Zoning system to protect sensitive areas
Won an award 2010
4
Q
Management: fishing
A
Permits and regulating numbers
5
Q
Management: tourist operators
A
Pay environment management charge - $3.50/visitor/day
–pays for research, education and manage.
6
Q
Management: Encouraging
A
Tourists encouraged to look out for coral bleeching
