Great Barrier Reef vs. the Mining Industry

As the largest coral reef ecosystem on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef on the Queensland coast holds an enormous amount of marine plants and animals, bringing in a huge boost to the economy in this area through tourism. Industrial developments such as the world's largest coal port at Abbot Point and the port of Gladstone Harbour are taking their toll on the biodiversity and life of the reef. Although the export of coal and gas is essential to the lifestyles of people today, the wildlife and the tourism industry are being damaged. Many campaigns and conservation groups have been created to fight for the elimination of the dredging and dumping. Watch the video below to find out more about the problems with mining!