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Survey shows alarming loss of coral on Great Barrier Reef

Survey shows alarming loss of coral on Great Barrier Reef

SBS Australia14 hours ago
It attracts millions of visitors to Australian shores every year, generates billions of dollars for the economy, and is home to nearly 9,000 species of - often spectacular and unique - marine life At more than 2,300 kilometres long, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and is so big it can be seen from space.
An annual survey of the Great Barrier Reef by the Australian Institute of Marine Science - or AIMS - has found the northern and southern sections of the reef suffered the largest annual decline in coral cover since reporting began 39 years ago.
Last month, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee warned it may list the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' next year, citing its very poor outlook. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
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Survey shows alarming loss of coral on Great Barrier Reef
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Survey shows alarming loss of coral on Great Barrier Reef

It attracts millions of visitors to Australian shores every year, generates billions of dollars for the economy, and is home to nearly 9,000 species of - often spectacular and unique - marine life At more than 2,300 kilometres long, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and is so big it can be seen from space. An annual survey of the Great Barrier Reef by the Australian Institute of Marine Science - or AIMS - has found the northern and southern sections of the reef suffered the largest annual decline in coral cover since reporting began 39 years ago. Last month, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee warned it may list the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' next year, citing its very poor outlook. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino

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