The Great Barrier Reef: Article Analysis

In the article “ The Great Barrier Reef: a catastrophe laid bare “ by Michael Slezak talks about how global warming impacts The Great Barrier Reef. “Bleaching caused by climate change has killed almost a quarter of its coral this year and many scientists believe it could be too late for the rest.Bleaching caused by climate change has killed almost a quarter of its coral this year and many scientists believe it could be too late for the rest.” In 1929 thermal bleaching was recorded for the first time on the reef, throughout the next 87 years the reef was hit on numerous other occasions. “When the coral dies, the entire ecosystem around it transforms. Fish that feed on the coral, use it as shelter, or nibble on the algae that grows among it die
“About 2 million people visit it each year and together they contribute almost $6bn to the Australian economy.”Australia is also known for their abundance of species, the animals leave because they rely on food that the reef provides. “Among its waters live a dizzying array of colourful plants and animals. With 1,600 species of fish, 130 types of sharks and rays, and more than 30 species of whales and dolphins, it is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet.” “Many scientists are now saying it is almost too late to save it. Strong and immediate action is required to alleviate water pollution and stop the underlying cause: climate change.” When scientists talk about all of the ways they can save the reef, they all come up with ideas that cost millions if not billions of dollars but if climate change is the cause why not just target that? If everybody did a little bit everyday to reduce their carbon footprint it would start to stop the impact climate change has on the reef and could even start to reverse the coral bleaching. I believe everyone should do a little bit everyday to save the largest living structure in the world and a piece of Australian