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Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing by Unesco amid climate concerns

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The Great Barrier Reef has been spared an "in danger" listing by Unesco, according to a draft report. While acknowledging Australia's efforts to address climate change, water quality, and fisheries management, the UN agency expressed "utmost concern" over mass coral bleaching and other threats. The reef experienced its sixth mass bleaching event since 2016, with hard coral cover declining significantly in 2024-2025 due to rising water temperatures and other environmental pressures. AI

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Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing by Unesco amid climate concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Australia’s Great Barrier Reef avoids ‘in danger’ listing by Unesco

    Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a major tourism drawcard, has avoided being listed as endangered despite the United Nations reporting “utmost concern” about mass coral bleaching and the impact of climate change. Canberra welcomed on Saturday the draft decision by Unesco to mainta…

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