Survey shows alarming loss of coral on Great Barrier Reef

The largest loss of coral in the Great Barrier Reef in 40 years was recorded in 2024, as discussions continue on the new 2035 climate target. UNESCO’s World Heritage body has expressed concern about the Reef’s future.

A diver inspects coral at the Great Barrier Reef in far North Queensland, Australia, Sept. 23, 2024. (Australian Institute of Marine Science via AP) Credit: Australian Institute of Marine Science/AP

Key Points

• 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.

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Matinding pagkamatay ng corals sa Great Barrier Reef, nakaka-alarma ayon sa survey

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