Harmful invasive species could be introduced into the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem due to a rise in shipping activity to service Queensland's mining boom, a Federal Government adviser has warned.
Marnie Campbell, chairwoman of a scientific panel monitoring how the development of liquefied natural gas hubs off Gladstone and the resulting increase in vessel traffic will affect marine life around the reef, believes biosecurity is a growing danger.
A predicted rise in coal exports is expected to produce huge growth in shipping through waters close to the Great Barrier Reef over the next decade.
At least six major port developments are either planned or underway along the Queensland coast inshore from the reef.
"There are some things that from my perspective still haven't really even been addressed," Professor Campbell said.
ABC News
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