Lizard Island - 2012 - Virtual Fieldwork
The initial photos and activities were developed in 2012. Complete these activities and then examine changes that have occurred since that time in the activities at the bottom of the page.
Mermaid CoveMermaid Cove is a shelter bay located on the northern side of Lizard Island.
Latitude: 14 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds Longitude: 145 degrees 27minutes 15 seconds Coral Survey
Points to consider: - Is there variety in the corals represented? - Is there bleaching evident? - Is there a large proportion of broken or dead coral? |
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Fauna survey (excluding corals)
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Photographic analysis
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
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Land use survey
Create a land use survey of Mermaid Cove.
Use Google Earth to find Mermaid Cove. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
Create a land use survey of Mermaid Cove.
Use Google Earth to find Mermaid Cove. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
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Watson's BeachWatson's Beach is located on the north-western coast of the island. It is relatively sheltered, and is located fairly close to the Lizard Island resort.
Latitude: 14 degrees 39 minutes 50 seconds Longitude: 145 degrees 27minutes 10 seconds Coral Survey
Points to consider: - Is there variety in the corals represented? - Is there bleaching evident? - Is there a large proportion of broken or dead coral? |
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Fauna survey (excluding corals)
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Photographic analysis
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
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Land use survey
Create a land use survey of Watson's Beach.
Use Google Earth to find Watson's Beach. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
Create a land use survey of Watson's Beach.
Use Google Earth to find Watson's Beach. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
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Blue Lagoon
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The Blue Lagoon is located along the southern edge of Lizard Island. It is protected by reefs around it's edge and Palrey and Osprey Islands.
Latitude: 14 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds Longitude: 145 degrees 27minutes 12 seconds Coral Survey
Points to consider: - Is there variety in the corals represented? - Is there bleaching evident? - Is there a large proportion of broken or dead coral? |
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Fauna survey (excluding corals)
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Points to consider:
- Is there variety in the types or species of fish observed?
- Is there variety evident in the size of fish observed?
- Are there other organisms evident other than fish and coral?
- Are there large numbers of fish or other organisms?
Photographic analysis
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
What evidence does this photograph provide about coral health at this site?
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Land use survey
Create a land use survey of Blue Lagoon.
Use Google Earth to find Blue Lagoon. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
Create a land use survey of Blue Lagoon.
Use Google Earth to find Blue Lagoon. A still image has been provided on the right to assist you.
Use the following colours for your key:
Green - Recreation
Red - Transport routes - road and walking tracks
Yellow - Commercial
Orange - Airport
Blue - Water
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Analysis - Compare the three test sites
Outline the differences between the three test sites. Consider the following:
- location
- nearby human activity
- previous disease outbreaks, bleaching events, etc.
Coral survey
Describe how the three sites are similar or different in terms of coral reef health. Consider bleaching, pest outbreaks, and coral variety.
Fauna survey
Describe how the three sites are similar or different in terms of fauna variety.
Photographic analysis
Describe how the photographic evidence supports results from other methods.
Precis map
Describe how the three sites differ in terms of nearby human activity.
Conclusions
Assess the health of the reefs at each of the three test sites: Mermaid Cove, Watson's Beach and Blue Lagoon.
Analyse the factors which impact on coral reef health in each of the these sites.
Outline the differences between the three test sites. Consider the following:
- location
- nearby human activity
- previous disease outbreaks, bleaching events, etc.
Coral survey
Describe how the three sites are similar or different in terms of coral reef health. Consider bleaching, pest outbreaks, and coral variety.
Fauna survey
Describe how the three sites are similar or different in terms of fauna variety.
Photographic analysis
Describe how the photographic evidence supports results from other methods.
Precis map
Describe how the three sites differ in terms of nearby human activity.
Conclusions
Assess the health of the reefs at each of the three test sites: Mermaid Cove, Watson's Beach and Blue Lagoon.
Analyse the factors which impact on coral reef health in each of the these sites.
