This mortal coral: new bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef – in pictures Read moreHe said Hughes’ survey results showed such connectivity was in jeopardy. “The federal government is doing nothing really, and the current programs, the water quality management is having very limited success. Photograph: Bette Willis/ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef StudiesOthers remain optimistic, out of necessity. Jon Day was a director of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for 16 years until retiring in 2014. Support our independent journalism and reporting on the Great Barrier Reef by giving a one-off or monthly contribution

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2017 21:01 UTC