Loading ...A recent article by Times Online, quoting an Australian marine scientist and expert on the Barrier Reef, proved that all is not well with the biggest reef in the world. Charles Veron, a former chief Scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science and best known for his work on the taxonomy of corals used throughout the Indo-Pacific., was quoted explaining his stance on the issues global climate change and its effects on the Barrier Reef :
“There is no way out, no loopholes. The Great Barrier Reef will be over within 20 years or so.”
They would be the world’s first global ecosystem to collapse. I have the backing of every coral reef scientist, every research organization. I’ve spoken to them all. This is critical. This is reality.”
Coming from a person who is an expert in his field, this is very grim news. I truly hope that our coral reefs show the resiliency which we currently see in our enclosed systems. I had personally witnessed corals withstand temperatures of 88′ or more, for longer periods of time. Corals are tough. I hope Charles is wrong.
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All these controversial news and viewpoints … don’t believe him a bit.
“I hope Charles is wrong.”
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Here’s an early sign of global warming affecting the reefing industry: http://eddie-coral-adventures.blogspot.com/2009/07/aquaculture-in-bali-part-1-coral.html