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WearyOne2 Donating Member (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-05-06 10:04 AM
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(Great Barrier ) Reef 'gone in 20 years'
Reef 'gone in 20 years'
From: By Ian Gerard
MARINE scientists say global warming could transform the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached maze of dead coral within 20 years.

The warning comes amid bleaching over the summer near the Keppel Islands, which threatens to spread to large sections of the World Heritage-listed reef.
Australian Institute of Marine Science coral bleaching expert Ray Berkelmans said the damage - which occurs when warm temperatures rob the coral of nutrition - may mark the start of the reef's demise.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18051647-28217,00.html
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-05-06 10:10 AM
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1. I am stunned at all the bad environmental news.
I know I shouldn't be surprised to see it all come to fruition, but now that it's actually happening, the reality of it is frightening. I am glad I am in my 50s. I would not want to grow up in the world we are entering.
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-05-06 10:41 AM
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2. Completely
and utteringly depressing. :(
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alarimer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-05-06 11:04 AM
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3. Guess I'd better hurry and see it
before it's gone.
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