Long-term outlook for the “Great Barrier Reef” ecosystem 4 levels minimum at 31 August at 22:48
Regarding the long-term prospects for the ecosystem of the “Great Barrier Reef”, the world's largest coral reef zone, Australian government agencies have compiled a report that lowered the rating by one level, making it the lowest of the four levels for the first time. The fact that the number of coral is decreasing due to the rise in seawater temperature, etc., is calling for “It is necessary to respond quickly to the problem of climate change on a global scale”.
Australian government agencies compile reports every five years on the status of the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef zone registered as a World Heritage Site.
In the report released on the 30th, the assessment of the long-term prospects for ecosystems was lowered by one level due to the effects of climate change, etc., and for the first time, it was the lowest “very bad” of the four levels.
According to this, the increase in seawater temperature has confirmed the whitening phenomenon that the coral turns white in a wide range in recent years, and the habitat of coral has decreased, affecting fish and invertebrates. I pointed out.
An Australian government official who compiled the report said, “We are focusing on the climate change behind the problem. A quick global response is needed to resolve it.” .