‘UNESCO was right’: Global experts back Barrier Reef danger warning
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World-leading environmental scientists, including Australia’s pre-eminent coral reef experts, have publicly praised UNESCO’s decision to recommend the Great Barrier Reef be rated “in danger”, a move that was slammed by the federal government.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation - whose member countries control World Heritage listings - issued a draft “in danger” rating over the health of the Great Barrier Reef, due to poor water quality and the impact of climate change.