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  1. Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef, threatening its very existence. The Reef has suffered three mass coral bleaching events in just five years due to heat stress caused by climate change. Increasing sediment, nutrients and contaminants, combined with rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification are damaging the Reef.

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    The Great Barrier Reef has suffered severe harm at the hands of humans. Toxic coastal pollution, overfishing and unsustainable tourism all contribute to the damage done. However, the biggest threat of all is climate change, which causes coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
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    The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The warning prompted an immediate rejection from the Australian government.
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    Is the Great Barrier Reef in danger?
    A final UN decision on the Great Barrier Reef's in-danger listing is due in September. Image credit: Timothy Baxter/shutterstock A UNESCO report has recommended the Great Barrier Reef not be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger”.
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    Is the Great Barrier Reef at risk of mass bleaching?
    The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided not to add the Great Barrier Reef to its list of sites “in danger,” despite overwhelming scientific evidence that suggests it’s at risk of another mass bleaching this coming summer – and scientists are questioning why.
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    Will the Great Barrier Reef be downgraded?
    The Australian government has welcomed a draft UNESCO decision to a lift a threat of downgrading the Great Barrier Reef to an endangered World Heritage site CANBERRA, Australia -- The Australia n government on Tuesday welcomed a draft UNESCO decision to a lift a threat of downgrading the Great Barrier Reef to an endangered World Heritage site.
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    Why did the UN not list the reef as 'in danger'?
    The Australian Marine Conservation Society says the UN decision not to list the reef as 'in danger' reflects the progress governments have made.
    www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-01/great-barrier-reef-still-i…
  3. WebAugust 1, 2023 Editors' notes Out of danger because the UN said so? Hardly. The Barrier Reef is still in hot water by Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Today is a good...

  4. Why the Great Barrier Reef Is in Danger - Treehugger

    • There is action being taken on a number of fronts to protect the reef. Solving the problem of coral die-off is expensive and complex because there are at least four main threats to the reef's health, and all have to be dealt with to help the coral. The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan is the grand plan for protecting the Great Barrier Reef t...
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      How much of the Great Barrier Reef has been lost?
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    • WebAug 1, 2023 · A UNESCO report has recommended the Great Barrier Reef not be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger”. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural …

    • WebAug 1, 2023 · VIDEO. : Great Barrier Reef still in danger despite UNESCO reprieve. The Australian Marine Conservation Society says the UN decision not to list the reef as 'in danger' reflects the progress ...

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