https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/9ce9c943b9e38a4875ed82ac01f84f66.jpg 193a3be2c596bc177528445cede3541f Site Represents a site. Contact mm594@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Place Name Place The town or city Queensland mainland, Australia Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Great Barrier Reef Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102024 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource mm594@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1155 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,-18.283333,147.7; Description An account of the resource The Great Barrier Reef stretching along Australia's eastern coast is the world's largest coral reef system. This natural heritage possesses immense ecological and cultural value. Its diverse marine life, coral formations, and historical significance as a traditional fishing ground for the Indigenous Australian population further strengthen its status as a World Heritage Site. Digital technology plays a crucial role in understanding, protecting, and sharing this irreplaceable heritage. Sensor networks and underwater cameras collect data on water quality, temperature, and coral health, providing crucial insights for conservation efforts. This contributes to SDG 14, aiming for sustainable life below water. Apps and online platforms empower volunteers to contribute valuable data by recording coral sightings and reporting threats. This fosters public engagement and contributes to SDG 17, promoting partnerships for sustainable development. High-resolution scans create detailed maps of the reef, aiding in restoration efforts and educating the public about the reef's intricate structure. This aligns with SDG 4, promoting quality education and scientific understanding. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 08/05/2024 Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Subject The topic of the resource Underwater Cultural Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/ Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. Great Barrier Reef Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT Australia coral reef marine