The Great Barrier Reef has again avoided being placed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage in Danger, five years after Australia successfully opposed an earlier recommendation it be placed on the list. The draft decision, now before this week’s World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, recognises Australia’s investment in reef management while also…
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In Case you forgot 23 days till earth hour
by themovieboards - Editor •
A new report, Lights Out for the Reef, released today as part of Earth Hour’s 2014 re-launch into a year-round campaign. The report highlights the latest scientific findings on climate change impacts on the Reef. The report, authored by University of Queensland scientist Dr Selina Ward reveals that effects of climate change on the Great…