Replicating The Success Of The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is considered the worldus largest coral reef system. It is home to the highest marine biodiversity in the planet. Every diverus dream is to explore this great reef because of its pristine and diverse plant and animal ecosystem, and its beautiful coral system which CNN cited as one of the "seven natural wonders of the World." The Australian governmentus huge effort to protect this World Heritage site can be replicated in other marine sanctuaries around the world. The establishment of the Great Barrier Marine Park is paramount to the success of the reefus preservation and development. In the Philippine setting, a large percentage of coastal communities are facing the alarming decrease of fish within their municipal waters. Elevated levels of water pollution coming from industrial and household wastes, coupled with the irresponsible harvesting of the sea has led to a disturbing decline of marine resources. Riddled with difficulties, a lot of fisher folk have chosen to deviate from their vocation and work as employees or construction workers...