Protecting the Great Barrier Reef

What is one way people are helping the Great Barrier Reef?

• Reef restoration projects

• Building underwater hotels

• Creating artificial islands

• Introducing new fish species

What do scientists and divers do in reef restoration projects?

• Remove all the damaged corals

• Grow new corals on special underwater frames

• Introduce new predators to the reef

• Build concrete structures

Why is improving water quality important for the Great Barrier Reef?

• It makes the water warmer

• It helps the coral and sea life stay healthy

• It attracts more tourists

• It increases the number of fish

What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

• Areas where fishing is encouraged

• Regions where coral is removed

• Special parts of the ocean where human activities are limited

• Zones for building underwater cities

Why are the conservation efforts important for the Great Barrier Reef?

• They increase the number of tourists

• They make the reef larger

• They change the color of the coral

• They help keep the reef alive and healthy

What is the primary goal of reef restoration projects?

• To increase tourism

• To restore the health and biodiversity of coral reefs

• To build underwater structures

• To introduce new fish species

How do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) benefit marine life?

• By allowing unlimited fishing

• By providing a safe habitat free from human interference

• By removing all predators

• By increasing water temperature

What is one of the threats to the Great Barrier Reef?

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Climate change

• All of the above

What is one of the main causes of coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef?

• Overfishing

• Increased water temperature

• Introduction of new species

• Building underwater structures

How can reducing carbon emissions help the Great Barrier Reef?

• By making the water clearer

• By reducing ocean acidification

• By increasing fish population

• By attracting more tourists