Australian Scientists Hope The Giant Triton Snail Will Help Save The Great Barrier Reef
Article by Dogo News
Report by Sabrina Huang

WHO OR WHAT IS THE ARTICLE ABOUT?

• Scientists are trying to help save the Great Barrier Reef. It has lost 50 percent of coral in the past 30 years.
• They are trying to use the giant triton snail to control the population.
• The scientists are trying to increase the snail’s breeding

WHERE AND WHEN DID THE STORY TAKE PLACE?

• Great Barrier Reef
• Scientists have been looking for two years

WHY IS THIS NEWSWORTHY?

• The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder, and has been around for a LONG time.
• Scientists are trying to help, and they are also helping the giant triton snail

HOW DOES THIS ARTICLE AFFECT THE WORLD?

• The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder, and a popular tourist attraction.
• The coral is important, it cleans the oceans toxin, and protects the shore from floods and storms.
• It’s amazing that scientist can help save the reef with giant triton snails

Why did I choose to write about this topic?
I wanted to do something nature themed. I had never heard of the giant triton snail before.

Geographical lens

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system. The giant triton snail lives in coral reefs, Australian scientists are trying to save the Great Barrier Reef