Rising surface water temperature (leading to coral bleaching) and outbreaks of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish are two of the most significant and well- documented threats directly impacting the biological health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Which among the following is/are threats for the Great Barrier Reef in Australia ? A. Surface water temperature rising B. Crown-of- Thorns Starfishes C. Oil transportation D. Tourism Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Biodiversity (Marine Biodiversity (Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Estuaries))
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