Open-cast mine in the Great Barrier Reef coastal zone

Open-cast mine in the Great Barrier Reef coastal zone
Download original image Attribution James Cook University, Dr Amélie Augé (James Cook University)

Description

Open-cast mine in the Great Barrier Reef coastal zone. Sediment and chemicals run-offs from these mines may be detrimental to the health of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area; what will the future brings? How can we plan for it? NERP project 9.4 uses scenario planning to explore these questions.