Tourism's impact on popular sites: A call for preservation Part 2

 1. Great Barrier Reef :

                                 The Great Barrier Reef is a vast coral reef system located off the northeastern coast of Australia. It is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 1,400 miles and covering an area of approximately 133,000 square miles. It plays a most important part in marine life.

                                             The Great Barrier Reef has been damaged by a variety of human activities, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial waste has led to the growth of harmful algae, which can smother coral and make it difficult for marine life to survive. Now the humans are trying to maintain the marine ecosystem from it's destruction by Humans Activities.

 2. Machu Picchu:

                                                       Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is said that it was built in the 15th century. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a main visitor destination, however it's been suffering from human activities consisting of over-tourism and erosion.

                                                Over the years, the site has seen a massive boom withinside the range of traffic, which has positioned pressure on the site's infrastructure and has caused erosion and harm to the encircling ecosystem. The Government has been taking many precautionary measures to prevent this from getting destroyed with the aid of using restricting the number of visitors allowed, making an investment withinside the preservation and maintenance of the site.

3. Maldives :

                                  The Maldives is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, southeast of India. It is made of 1192 Islands. They are for their white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life. The Maldives is a popular tourist destination, known for its luxury resorts, diving, and snorkeling opportunities.

                                 The Maldives are also threatened by climate change, as it is predicted that sea levels will continue to rise in the future, which would put the entire nation at risk of being underwater. The Maldives government has taken a number of steps to address these environmental challenges. These include building sea walls and other coastal protection measures, implementing sustainable tourism practices, and investing in renewable energy.

4. Amazon Rain Forest:

                                                        The Amazon Rainforest, also known as the Amazon Jungle, is a vast tropical rainforest located in South America, primarily in Brazil, but also extending into Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and other countries. It is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, home to an estimated 400 billion individual trees, representing over 16,000 species and 2.5 million different insects. It is also home to around 400 indigenous tribes, many of whom have lived in the region for thousands of years.  

                                                         The Amazon Rainforest is under threat from a variety of human activities, including illegal logging, agricultural expansion, mining, and infrastructure development. Deforestation in the Amazon has increased significantly in recent year, large are being cleared for infrastructure projects like roads and hydroelectric dams. Climate change is also affecting the Amazon, which is experiencing more intense droughts, resulting in an increase in wildfires and forest degradation. International Government is taking many Measures and pledged to protect the rain forest.

5. Pyramids of Giza :    

                                 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most iconic and well-known ancient structures in the world. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC and it is estimated that it took around 20 years to build. It was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC and it is estimated that it took around 20 years to build.          

                                  It is estimated to have originally stood around 481 Feet (146.5 meters) tall. The pyramid is known for it's precise engineering in construction. This represents the talents of the Egyptians. It has been standing for over 4500 years and because of the human activities it is said that this Pyramid of Giza is start to being ruined. The Humans are trying to prevent that from happening to the Pyramid.