Outside Online's articles have spread alarm over the supposed death of the Great Barrier Reef. However, experts say that while there is certainly cause for alarm, there is hope left for the largest living structure on Earth.
A third of the coral in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have reportedly died or are currently dying due to mass bleaching that plagues the Pacific Ocean triggered by global warming and El Nino. Meanwhile, the Australian drew fire for removing sections of the global warming impact on the reef in a UN report for fear of potential harm to the country’s tourism industry.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is facing massive destruction due to an underwater heat wave, marine researchers claim.
A team of researchers showed that offspring of coral species from hot and cold waters had improve heat tolerance, indicating that coral have the ability to tolerate heat in their genes.
UNESCO heritage experts have decided not to include Great Barrier Reef in 'in danger' list, however warned Australia it still has more to do to stop continuing damage to the natural wonder.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
