Finally, the last main human impact on the Great Barrier Reef is oil pollution. The biggest factor of how much the coral is impacted is the length of exposure where the longer the coral is exposed, there is a greater risk that the corals may die. The recovery time depends on the intensity and type of disturbances. Direct contact to oil can lead to reduced photosynthesis, growth, or reproduction and can sometimes even lead to coral death (17). One of the largest occurrence of oil pollution was in 2010 when the Chinese coal-carrying ship, Shen Neng1, leaked about a two mile long ribbon of oil (21).
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| Oil Pollution Source: https://www.amsa.gov.au/environment/major-historical-incidents/images/GlobalPeace2.jpg |
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