13 November 2008
Climate change and the reef
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It's one of the world's unique marine environments and, not surprisingly, a heritage-listed site. People come in their millions each year to see and experience the Great Barrier Reef. But some scientists are predicting that if temperatures continue to rise, within 30 years it may be gone. Could climate change kill the Great Barrier Reef?
Guests
Charlie Veron
Retired chief scientist, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
Director, Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland
Peter Gash
Tourist and airline operator Lady Elliot Island
Perry Alino
Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
Further Information
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
ARC Centre for Excellence: Coral Reef Studies
University of Queensland Centre for Marine Studies
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Publications
Title: A reef in time: the Great Barrier Reef from beginning to end
Author: Charlie Veron
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Debra McCoy
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