Protecting Reefs

Question 1

Why will coastal erosion increase?

Answer 1

Coastal erosion will increase as there is nothing to slow the force of waves.

Question 2

What will happen in the decline of fish stock?

Answer 2

Fish habitat and nurserys will be lost

The fish industry will lose a lot of money

Question 3

3 effects of loss Ecological service

Answer 3

1. Loss of species (many protected)
2. Reduced production of aquatic oxygen
3. Cycling of nutrients is reduced

LRC

Question 4

How will this effect lifestyles?

Answer 4

Loss of jobs

Loss of opportunities for recreation.

Question 5

Types of jobs that can be lost.

Answer 5

tour guides, boat captains and maintenance, hotels etc

Question 6

Why is coral beneficial for scientists?

Answer 6

Scientist have identified hundreds of coral species with medicinal potential for cures like cancer, arthritis and human bacterial infections

Loss of reefs may prevent cures for diseases to not be discovered or developed.

Question 7

How can this cause loss of natural heritage?

Answer 7

Coral reefs, like tropical rain forests are like museums.

Humans will lose natural heritage

Buccoo Reef is an integral part of Tobago’s heritage. If it were to be totally destroyed, an important piece of Tobago would be lost

Question 8

4 ways to protect reefs

Answer 8

UEMR
1. Use of Buoys

2. Education
3. Manage water quality
4. Reduce climate change