Reports of the death of the Great Barrier Reef have been greatly exaggerated, scientists have said, after the publication of an “obituary” for the vast coral ecosystem. But scientists have stressed that while the Great Barrier Reef, like most coral structures around the world, is under severe stress, it hasn’t quite snuffed it yet. “There will be reefs in 2050, including portions of the Great Barrier Reef, I’m pretty confident of that. While almost all parts of the Great Barrier Reef suffered bleaching, not all have died. Media coverage suggesting that the Great Barrier Reef is finished may even prove harmful.

Source: The Guardian October 14, 2016 21:55 UTC