Australia Videos Blog

Video 1:

1. A polyp is what is formed following a coral larvae attaching to and settling on a surface. To be considered coral, a polyp needs to take in algae that make food for the polyp. The polyp then multiplies and forms a colony (coral).
2. They are sensitive to temperature change.
3. Coral bleaching occurs when the temperature rises too much and the algae/food source leave the coral, causing the coral to lose its color.
4. Coral bleaching is occurring more due to climate change.
5. We can help by changing our habits by saving energy. Turn off unused lights, don't use unnecessary motor vehicles, and recycle.

Video 2:

1. Fish: 1500 species, Hard coral: 360 species, Soft Coral: 1/3 of world's soft coral, 22 sea bird species, 32 shore bird species.
2. Climate change is responsible for warming our oceans.
3. Increased flooding affects the reefs and species because it pollutes the reef. Fish then move to other waters, leaving less food for birds.
4. We can reduce climate change by getting involved in the environment to stop pollution, turning off lights and appliances when not at home, and finding more energy-efficient ways to do household tasks.

Videos 3/4:

1. Two benefirts of watching videos that are addressed mainly toward younger audiences are that people may be able to gain a better understanding by aiming simpler. Some concepts may be difficult to fully comprehend, and using media aimed at children can make it easier for everyone to gain a better comprehension of the subject at hand. Also, this can make it easier for adults and older people to teach young people. If an adult learns based on more child-based media, it will be easier for them to in turn teach younger children what they need to know regarding the subject. However, this method also has drawbacks. It is possible for this type of media to be TOO simple, making it harder to completely understand the more difficult concepts that may be involved. Another drawback is that using this type of media may leave unanswered questions regarding the subject. These questions could be crucial to developing a complete understanding.

2. Adults from Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmiuTC6XDyc  This video would be beneficial to Australian adults because it comes from the direct perspective of Australians. It does not try to appeal to a younger generation with simple facts; it addresses the issue exactly as it is. The lesson comes directly from a native who knows exactly the crisis that is facing Australia, making this video highly beneficial.

Foreigners not from Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EC7DzWHZZ4 I feel that this video would help foreigners become aware about Australia's climate change because of the way it addresses the issue. It talks about ways the government is trying to help, and the overall effects it is having on the nation as a whole. This video is not assuming that people already know facts about the country (something that it would do in a video addressed to Australians). The video lets people know the effects climate change is having on Australia, but uses great enough detail to allow a foreigner to gain enough necessary knowledge.

Tourists visiting Great Barrier Reef: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=526n0WhyJGQ&feature=related   This video would help because it gets straight to the point and shows people what climate change is doing not only to the Great Barrier Reef, but to coral reefs throughout the world. It shows the seriousness of the issue by pointing out that the crisis is global, not limited to just the Great Barrier Reef. It shows how climate change directly affects coral reefs, including the Great Barrier. This is a fact that tourists would want and need to know prior to visiting the reef, so they would know exactly what they could be missing if the world doesn't change its ways.