Animalia
What type of fish is known for living among sea anemones and is often orange and white?
Clownfish
Is coral a plant or an animal?
Animal
Name one type of pollution that can enter the ocean.
Named type
Is the Great Barrier Reef located on Australia's east coast or west coast?
East Coast
What does "conservation" mean?
Protecting the reef
What large marine mammal visits the Great Barrier Reef during migration each year?
Humpback whale
What tiny living creatures build coral reefs?
Coral Polyps
How can plastic harm sea animals?
Animals may eat it or become tangled in it
What type of water does coral need to grow best: warm or cold?
Warm water
Name one organisation or group that helps protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, scientists, conservation groups, etc
Which reptile can be found swimming and feeding around the reef's seagrass beds?
Sea turtle
What is coral bleaching?
When coral loses the algae living in its tissues and turns white
What happens when rubbish washes from rivers into the reef?
It can damage habitats and harm wildlife
Approximately how many kilometres long is the Great Barrier Reef?
2,300
Why are some areas of the reef protected from fishing?
To allow animals and habitats to recover and stay healthy
Why do many reef animals have bright colours or patterns?
For camouflage, communication, warning predators, or attracting mates
Name one reason coral reefs are important to marine life.
Provides food, shelter, breeding grounds, etc.
Why can fertilisers from farms be harmful to the reef?
It can cause algae growth that blocks sunlight and harms coral
Why is sunlight important for coral reefs?
The algae needs it for photosynthesis
How can tourists help protect the reef?
Follow rules, avoid touching coral, take rubbish away, use reef-safe products
What are the two main types of plankton in the ocean/reef systems
Phytoplankton and Zooplankton
Explain how warmer ocean temperatures can affect coral reefs.
Heat stresses coral, causing bleaching and sometimes death
Describe two ways people can help reduce pollution affecting the reef.
Examples include recycling, reducing plastic use, proper waste disposal, sustainable farming practices
Explain why seagrass beds and mangroves are important parts of the reef ecosystem.
They provide food, shelter, breeding areas, and protection for marine life
Explain why protecting the Great Barrier Reef is important for both people and wildlife.
The reef supports biodiversity, tourism, jobs, culture, and marine ecosystems