The world's largest coral reef is seriously degraded

On July 10, the government confirmed the bad state of the world's largest Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef.(Photo: grcashflow.info)

The report, released by Australian Environment Minister Mark Butler, shows that the Great Barrier Reef has been degraded since 2009 as a result of tornadoes, floods and pollution.

Severe weather greatly affects the entire environmental condition of coral reefs, making the condition of this coral reef move from a moderate level to a bad one. The main ecosystems of coral reefs also tend to decline due to poor water quality, climate change .

Nature conservationists warn the Australian Government to take stronger, more urgent action to restore the Great Barrier Reef. However, this recovery may take decades.

Geat Barrier Reef is one of Australia's iconic natural heritage. A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced last month stressed that Australia's coral reefs could be listed as a world natural heritage site. the danger zone, if the government of this country does not timely add measures to strengthen protection before February 2014.