Australia new plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef
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Australia new plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef
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- The reef, one of Australia’s best-known natural attractions is under threat from global warming and has been a lightning rod for criticism of the ruling conservative coalition’s support for fossil fuels.
- The Plan will help in avoid the reef from being placed on UNESCO’s “in danger” list.
- Government launched a USD 700 million package for protecting the Great Barrier Reef, in a hope of preventing vast network of corals from being removed from World Heritage list of UNESCOS’.
Reef 2050 plan
When the United Nations had earlier threatened to downgrade World Heritage listing of reef in 2015, Australia had created a “Reef 2050” plan and invested billions of dollars into protection. The measures are believed to have stopped the pace of decline. however, much of reef system has already been damaged.
The Great Barrier Reef
It is the world’s largest coral reef system, comprising of more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The system stretches for over 2,300 kilometres, on an area of 344,400 square kilometres. It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in Australia. It is separated from the coast through a channel 100 miles wide and around 200 feet deep. The Reef system can be seen from outer space. It is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. The reef system supports a wide diversity of life and was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
Great Barrier Reef
- With almost 2,900 distinct reefs and 900 islands, it is the world's largest coral reef system. The system covers a total area of 344,400 square kilometers and spans over 2,300 kilometers.
- It is off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea. It is separated from the coast by a channel that is 100 miles long and 200 feet broad.
- From space, the Reef system may be seen. It is the world's largest single living organism construction.
- In 1981, the reef system was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it supports such a diverse range of life.