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The Great Barrier Reef: a catastrophe laid bare

The Great Barrier Reef: a catastrophe laid bare | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Australia’s natural wonder is in mortal danger. Bleaching caused by climate change has killed almost a quarter of its coral this year and many scientists believe it could be too late for the rest. Using exclusive photographs and new data, a Guardian special report investigates how the reef has been devastated – and what can be done to save it

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Joanne Wegener's curator insight, June 10, 2016 7:18 PM
This report is from a UK paper. Interesting to read how other countries view and understand this precious part of Australia we take for granted. 
Paul Batten's curator insight, June 10, 2016 7:24 PM
Ecosystems, more on GBR
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Urbanisation joins mining and farming as threat to Great Barrier Reef

Urbanisation joins mining and farming as threat to Great Barrier Reef | Human Interest | Scoop.it
THE battered Great Barrier Reef may yet face its most damaging issue — urban pollution from millions of people.

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Sally Egan's curator insight, August 31, 2014 6:27 PM

Ecosystems at risk- great releveance to case study or GBR as an ecosystem at risk.

GTANSW & ACT's curator insight, September 2, 2014 6:36 PM

Option - marine environments and managementmanagement

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Is Australia shooting itself in the foot with reef port expansions?

Is Australia shooting itself in the foot with reef port expansions? | Human Interest | Scoop.it
With the approval of dredging as part of the Abbot Point port expansion, Australia has given the green light to an increase in coal exports. While opposition to the plan has focused primarily on the effects…

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dilaycock's curator insight, March 17, 2014 6:30 PM

Making the most of our fossil fuels - but at what expense?

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Experts: Great Barrier Reef's biggest threat today is coal

Experts: Great Barrier Reef's biggest threat today is coal | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Reef historian Iain McCalman, in Sydney, and reef scientist Stephen Palumbi, in California, are monitoring reef degradation from opposite sides of the planet. They compared notes. Iain McCalman: A recent…

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Truthbehere2's curator insight, October 31, 2014 10:26 AM

I hope when I visit it one day..that it won't be all gone

Katelyn Sesny's curator insight, October 31, 2014 11:39 AM

An experts gives feedback on the affects the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) has endured and how it has lost over 50% of its coral. This expert, Iain McCalman, explains how we can eliminate the threat of the shrinking Great Barrier Reef. - UNIT 1

GTANSW & ACT's curator insight, October 31, 2014 7:25 PM

Option Topic: Marine Environments

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Australia sends mixed messages on iconic World Heritage areas

Australia sends mixed messages on iconic World Heritage areas | Human Interest | Scoop.it
This week, experts will debate the future of two of Australia’s World Heritage areas, the Tasmanian Wilderness and the Great Barrier Reef, at a meeting in Doha, Qatar. The world will be watching, as it…

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