Great Barrier Reef's health now 'poor'

A new federal government report shows the health of the Great Barrier Reef has declined from moderate to poor.

An environmental group has raised concerns about a new federal government report showing the health of the Great Barrier Reef has declined from moderate to poor.

 

Nick Heath is the Reef Director for the World Wildlife Fund.

 

Mr Heath says while it's good that the federal government is acknowledging just how much of an impact natural disasters are having on the marine environment, more needs to be done to address the impact farming is having on the health of the reef.

 

He's speaking with Peggy Giakoumelos.






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