Environment

What If Our Reef Dies?

Posted on: Tue 28 Nov 2017

The Great Barrier Reef is suffering due to coral bleaching. The main cause of coral bleaching is heat stress resulting from high sea temperatures. Coral bleaching can cause the coral to die. 

While there may still be hope for one of Australia’s natural wonders, a lot of work needs to be done before we can take it off the endangered list.

Brisbane marine scientist Ken Anthony joins Casey and Sam on Breakfast this morning.

 

Produced by Casey Tonkin

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