The Great Barrier Reef could be declared “World Heritage in Danger” by mid-2026, as UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee sets a deadline for Australia to prove it’s doing enough to protect this natural wonder. Climate change stands as the primary threat, with the reef experiencing an unprecedented eight mass coral bleaching events since 1998. “The outlook for the Reef remains one of continued deterioration due largely to climate change,” states the World Heritage Committee in its recent assessment. This sobering conclusion comes despite Australia’s significant conservation efforts. The reef has suffered bleaching events in 1998, 2002, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024, … Continue reading Great Barrier Reef Faces UNESCO “In Danger” Decision as 8 Bleaching Events Destroy 50% of Corals