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Satellite data shows warming of Great Barrier Reef

Sydney, Sep 26: Clear evidence of major changes taking place in the Great Barrier Reef, off Australia, have emerged, based on satellite measurements of sea surface temperatures.The changes have big implications for the future management




"In some areas summer is coming earlier and lasting longer; in others, both summers and winters are warmer than in the past. This all affects the sea life."

"Some people think we ought to have the highest levels of protection for areas that are changing the least, so they remain as refugia to recharge the surrounding reef areas. Others argue the opposite - that the greatest protection should be afforded to the most vulnerable areas," says Ban.

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