great barrier reef
“If you’re surprised by this, you haven’t been paying attention," a coral reef scientist said.
It comes after years of worry over the damage from climate change and tourism.
Scientists believe a giant floating island of pumice could help restore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The pumice came from an underwater volcano that erupted near North Tonga and formed a floating island about the size of Manhattan. As it heads towards Australia’s northeastern coast, scientists say living organisms will hitch a ride on the pumice and bring new life to the ailing coral reefs.
'Significant global action to address climate change is critical to slowing the deterioration of the reef's ecosystem.'
A report has found that the condition of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has deteriorated since its last evaluation by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in 2014. The causes cited for this include climate change, overfishing and coral bleaching events. Experts believe its condition can be improved if strong local and global actions are taken. The reef’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage listing is at risk considering this outlook.
For a limited time, the Australian state of Queensland and Uber are offering rides in submarines to explore the Great Barrier Reef. For the next few weeks, £1,630 will buy you and someone else an underwater scUber ride to explore the UNESCO heritage site's beauties.
For a limited time, the Australian state of Queensland and Uber are offering rides in submarines to explore the Great Barrier Reef. For the next few weeks, £1,630 will buy you and someone else an underwater scUber ride to explore the UNESCO heritage site's beauties.
It comes days after a fatality on the Great Barrier Reef.
A 33-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark near the Great Barrier Reef in Cid Harbour. He was on a trip with nine other friends in Queensland, Australia.
This is pretty amazing.