Earth Day
Did you know the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth? It's so big; it's visible from space! The Reef is a unique icon and home to rich corals and thousands of species of marine life - but this irreplaceable ecosystem is under threat.
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the Reef and one we must all tackle together. As the action station for the Reef, we are bringing together people and science to save this ecosystem and its marine life.
In honour of Earth Day, check out five ways you can help care for our planet and save the Reef:
Be smart about your energy use: Reduce use where you can by turning off the power at the wall, choosing energy-efficient appliances, and reducing your heating/cooling – even just by one degree. If you can, choose renewable energy from your power company or install your own solar panels.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Reduce your plastic use - choose reusable lunch containers, shopping bags, and water bottles; buy bulk foods; use microbead-free products. Choose reusable products rather than single-use and say no to single-use straws.
Make smart food choices; Try to purchase locally sourced food to reduce food transportation and its emissions.
Learn about the Reef and educate your friends: Did you know the Reef is home to thousands of species of marine life, including fish, whales, dolphins, and six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle? Learn more about this unique ecosystem and spread the word about the threats the Reef faces.
For the sake of our planet and the next generation, it's up to us to make change happen.
Together we're making an impact, but there's a lot more to do. Every action, no matter how big or small, can make a difference for the Reef.
Visit barrierreef.org/you-can-help for other ways you can help the Reef
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