The Great Barrier Reef was already in bad condition, but now one of the most complex ecosystems on our planet has been officially downgraded: from 'poor' to 'very poor.'
The habitat was already in bad condition, but now one of the most complex ecosystems on our planet has been officially downgraded: from 'poor' to 'very poor.'Go on. Take one guess as to why."The significant and large-scale impacts from record-breaking sea surface temperatures have resulted in coral reef habitat transitioning from poor to very poor condition," the Australian government reported in their Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report, released every five years.
Since then, the Region has further deteriorated and, in 2019, Australia is caring for a changed and less resilient Reef."It doesn't get much more urgent than that.The authority is careful to reiterate that it's not too late to save the reef, though it makes note that the challenge is significant. Not every habitat of the reef has been equally affected, as some parts that have escaped bleaching and other threats remain in good condition.But, overall, it's not looking too good.
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