Australia's Coral Reef's Under Threat from Climate Change

Short Summary of Resource
This report presents a brief overview of the latest observations, and our current understanding of the causes and consequences of the Great Barrier Reef and coral bleaching
Detailed description of the resource
The latest surveys indicate that 93% of the individual reefs in the GBR have suffered some degree of bleaching, with reefs in the north the most severely affected. Australia’s marine biodiversity, and the jobs and economic prosperity that the reef supports, is under grave threat. This report presents the risks posed by climate change and the urgent need for action
Keywords
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Impacts
Content Owners / Rights Holders
Climate Council
Date of Publication
2016
Type of Resource
Sector reports
Format of Resource
pdf
Relevant Sector
Biodiversity and ecosystems
Geographical Scope
Sub-national
Relevant LG Functional Area
Environment/sustainability
Council Type
Coastal
URL / DOI for resource access
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/reefreport/
Relevant Governance Indicator
Public risk register, Climate risk management