Question

What is one major reason Australia's government has passed laws to protect

its coral reefs?
A. To honor Aboriginal communities who live near reefs
B. To avoid harming its successful tourism industry
OC. To use the reefs as a source of renewable energy
D. To sell the reefs to foreign companies at a profit

Answer 1

D. To sell the reefs to foreign companies at a profit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Australian Government has committed over $1.3 billion to the Reef Trust to address key threats to the reef. On 28 January 2022 the Australian Government announced a $1 billion boost for Reef protection – the Australian Government's largest ever single investment in reef protection.

Along with the many coral varieties and islands that dot the Great Barrier Reef, plans have been put in place to protect and conserve the vibrant marine life. The Reef Trust have put together a plan to reduce poaching and illegal hunting.