We all know that we have problems with our environment due to such things as pollution, the depletion of the o-zone layer and global warming. All of these things also affect reefs and reefs are just as important to the environment as any rain forest. We should worry about protecting them just as much as we worry about the ice caps melting. There are thousands of different species of plant and animal that live on and around reefs especially the Great Barrier Reef. We need to do all that we can to protect every living organism that makes the Great Barrier Reef its home. The largest problem that the GBR faces is called coral bleaching, which happens when corals loose their symbiotic algae or their photosynthetic pigment concentrations and is caused by global warming. Another major problem facing the GBR is bottom trawling. Bottom trawling is a method used to catch certain types of fish, which live on the sea floor but can be very destructive to corals, which also inhabit the sea floor. The endangerment and animals on the reef is also a big problem that the GBR must face. Many different species of turtle are endangered along with many other animals that live there. There are many di

fferent reasons so save the GBR and keep it as healthy as possible for future generations to see and enjoy also and after reading this paper you will know why it should be protected and how you can do your part to help.

All it take is s just one pass of one of these trawls can remove up to a quarter of life on the sea floor. If trawls are used over and over again in the same area the results are

Everyone agrees that this has by far been the worst coral reef bleaching event ever. Imogen Kethoven, The World Wildlife Fund Australia's Great Barrier Reef Campaign Manager had this to say about the terrible event, "The aerial survey has shown that this year's coral bleaching event is the worst on record for the Great Barrier Reef-as bad as, or worse than the 1998 bleaching event-and it is a direct result of climate change. The message is clear-act immediately to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, or we will loose the Great Barrier Reef in our lifetime." It should now be obvious just how serious this problem is and that we all need to do all that we can to reduce global warming as much as possible.

So this needs to be put to a stop or at least confined to just one area of the GBR so that the damage that is being done will be stopped or at least contained.

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