EXPERT THREE
Marine Environmentalist Consultant

Great! You are our Marine Environmentalist Consultant!     You will learn about how the tourism industry, commerical fishing/mining industry and recreational users of the reef impact the water quality of the reef.    Problems Recreational users of the reef, such as tourists, are also thought to impact the reefs        water quality. Read this article to learn more.  Mining and other industries that use ships to transport raw materials over the Great           Barrier Reef can cause potential problems to the Great Barrier Reefs quality of         water. Click here to read more. Commercial and recreational fishing vessels also contribute to the pollution of our         Great Barrier Reef. This link explains how. Oil spills can also be very damaging to the quality of the waters surrounding the reef.         Click here to see what some of the experts have to say about this issue.  Some destructive fishing practices can also have a detrimental effect on the quality         of reef water. Click here to find out more.     Solutions   Now that you know some of the problems posed by users of the reef, you need to start thinking about some solutions.       TIP: Here are some hints for eco-friendly fishing.      You will have to brainstorm some ideas on your own before you work with     your group to come up with appropriate solutions to save the reefs water    quality.     It may be useful to know the answers to these questions before you move on:    What impacts do mining industries have on the Great Barrier Reef?    How do oil spills effect the the reef ecosystem?    What types of destructive fishing practices affect the quality of water?    How do fishing vessles and other boats/ships contribute to the pollution    of our reef?   Click here if you are ready to continue.