Report on a Geographic Issue

AUSTRALIAN GREAT BARRIER REEF - AN ENDANGERED ECOSYSTEM (College Name (Course

Submitted By (name (Date ) May 2010

Sketch map

A Sketch map showing the location of the Great Barrier reef Diagram showing the geographic nature of the endangered Great Barrier Reef

Viewpoints of two different and opposing people on the endangered ecosystem

There are varying viewpoints of groups holding different opinions on the state of the Great Barrier Reef . There is one group claiming that the degradation and destruction of the corral reef is caused by human pressure basically due

to over fishing , influx of tour facilities pollution from oil tankers and tourism related activities , while others claim that it is because of climate change . The handful of researchers and reports produced by various persons and agencies give contrary information based on scientific and non scientific backgrounds , that climate change is the major problem due to reduce in river discharges and rise in sea temperatures . All these groups have produced informed judgments about the conditions of the Great Barrier Reef either due to natural variability or human causes

The UNESCO (2010 ) report indicates that the inspection team found the damage resulting from the 3 April grounding of a bulk carrier where reef scarring and potentially toxic paint residue have been found . The coral and sea bed structure was completely crushed in some areas and approximately three tons of oil was leaked into the sea . Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 's (GBRMPA ) report of 2008 predicts that Coral trout populations are...