Case study: The Queensland Coast

Question 1

The Great Barrier Reef facts

Answer 1

• 2000km long
• Area 343,800km2
• 2900 reefs
• Worlds’ largest living stucture

Question 2

Problems

Answer 2

77,000 tonnes of nitrogen
11,000 tonnes of phosphorous
15m tonnes of sediments washed into coastal waters due to tourism, agriculture, recreational and commercial fishing

Question 3

Solution

Answer 3

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority uses land use zoning for fishing and recreational, scientific research and management

Question 4

Aim

Answer 4

Ensure permanent conservation 
Provide protection for marine species 
Seperate conflicting activities 
Preserve some untouched area
Allow human to use as well as protect the reef