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Reef Resilience explained
What do rubber bands and the reef have in common?
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Resilience on the Reef 🪸
Using two rubber bands, Reef Authority Chief Scientist Dr Roger Beeden explains how resilience plays a part in the Great Barrier Reef's recovery from disturbance.
When a reef's biodiversity is thriving, and protections like Marine Park Zoning are in place, the ecosystem can rebound faster from impacts. But when impacts start compounding, it places pressure on the entire ecosystem.
Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/4IogbFxf8SY
Find out more: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/learn/reef-health/reef-health-updates
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