The Great Barrier Reef

How many islands are in the Great Barrier Reef?

• 400

• 600

• 800

Who made the first recorded "discovery" of the Great Barrier Reef?

• Captain James Cook

• Captain William Bligh

• Matthew Flinders

What does the Great Barrier Reef contain that makes it a popular site for millions of tourists every year?

• Magnificent whale populations

• Spectacular coral reefs

• Fantastic shipwreck artifacts

The structure of the current reef is thought to be growing on top of:

• dormant volcanoes

• older reefs

• the islands of Atlantis

There are 4000 types in the Great Barrier Reef. Who am I?

• shrimp

• whale

• mollusc

How big can giant clams be in the reef?

• up to 2 feet (0.6 meters)

• up to 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• up to 4 feet (1.2 meters)

How long does it take for a coral reef to regenerate after being destroyed by a crown-of-thorns starfish?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

Which Australian body is charged with protecting the Reef?

• the Australian Society for the Protection of the Great Barrier Reef

• The Great Barrier Reef Association of Marine Life Protectors

• The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

What activities are permitted in the marine park's general use zones?

• swimming and diving only

• fishing, boating and swimming

• boating and fishing only

About one third of the marine park is protected by a "no-take" clause. What does this mean?

• One cannot take food, drink or animals to such an area.

• One cannot take anything from there, shells and fish included.

• One cannot take any pictures there.