This year the coral of the Great Barrier Reef was bathed in warm water, and bleached, weakening the once pristine reef. About two thirds of the coral has died. Some parts of the reef have a lower mortality rate because of a cyclone that lowered the temperature of the water in that area by about three Celsius. The federal government is giving 45million Australian dollars in the hope to improve water quality and reduce sediment runoff. The United Nations cam short on putting the reef on the endangered list, but recognized that global warming, water pollution, and costal development were all benefactors. In all, about 22% of the reef had died.
It's very sad to hear, because marine life is very important and the protection should be more prioritized. Not only is the reef dying, but the diversity of the animals is also dropping as the fish lose their habaitat.
I had known the Great Barrier Reef is so big that it can be seen from outer space and now to hear that 22% of the reef has died in one year is very troublesome knowing that it could completely die in a few years really is sad. It sounds as if the warm water caused by global warming is the factor, just another reason to take action now and do what we can to save this precious earth.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad. I wish I could do more to help the ecosystem and stop all of this madness in he world.
ReplyDelete22% is frightening, especially when so many animals and plants are endangered. I hope we find a quick solution to try and stop so much damage from having an effect on our environment.
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