Corals are fascinating creatures and incredible symbiots. Vulcan (where I work) has been contributing to the advancement of science to save reefs. We've funded Ruth Gates and Madeleine VanOppen's work in human-assisted evolution of corals, among other projects.<p>I recommend everyone watch "Chasing Corals" on Netflix if they want a more detailed explanation of problems and potential solutions. Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/Mmqqi_DnPEE" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Mmqqi_DnPEE</a>
Ive been to Airlie / port Douglas every couple years for a decade, it’s unbelievable how incredible the place was and how it just isn’t now.<p>First couple times was exactly like Finding Nemo, now it’s a barren wasteland (and this is going to spots that are supposed to be better). Beaches in QLD still best in the world if you’re visiting, give the diving a pass or manage expectations unless you’re quite south
I always wanted to see this Great Barrier Reef since I was a small child, now it looks like there might not be any of it left by the time I get there. Is it even worth it at this point, or should I just look at pictures and imagine what once was?
People interested in joining a movement that engages with climate change and the future of the reef (through circular economy principles) should check out Citizens: <a href="https://citizensgbr.org/s/39cB" rel="nofollow">https://citizensgbr.org/s/39cB</a>
I reccomend this BBC radio program for an up to date discussion on the state of the Great Barrier Reef <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09snj90" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09snj90</a>
Australia says it’s not dying tho, and “is healthy”: <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2016-12-great-barrier-reef-dying-australia.amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2016-12-great-bar...</a>
This is sad news.<p>Will this encourage Australians to contribute their fair share in the fight against climate change?<p>CO2 emissions (tons) per capita in 2016<p>Canada: 18.62
Australia: 17.22
USA: 15.56
Japan: 9.68
Netherlands: 9.61
Germany: 9.47
New Zealand: 7.14
UK: 5.59
Sweden: 4.54<p><a href="http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/overview.php?v=CO2andGHG1970-2016&dst=CO2pc&sort=des9" rel="nofollow">http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/overview.php?v=CO2andGHG1970-2...</a>
This article is strikes a rather alarmist tone which isn't warranted. This reef has been around in some form for 2M years and has experienced average global temperatures about 10 degrees colder and warmer. Reefs in the Arabian/Persian Gulf survive seawater temperatures about 8 degrees warmer than this one.<p>If the heat is killing them, they just need time to adapt.<p><i>"I think we are now getting to this idea that actually, in some cases, these mechanism can arise very quickly, within a few years."</i> (<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hot-water-corals-in-the-persian-gulf-could-help-save-the-world-s-reefs/" rel="nofollow">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hot-water-corals-...</a>)