Great Barrier Reef Faces Rapid Decline, Urgent Action Needed

New report highlights deteriorating conditions and calls for immediate measures to combat climate change.

The Great Barrier Reef's health has worsened, with coral conditions improving only from 'very poor' to 'poor'.
Climate change, unsustainable fishing, and pollution are major threats to the reef's survival.
The report warns that the window to secure the reef's future is closing rapidly.
Government actions and spending have been criticized as insufficient to address the crisis.
Economic analysis suggests that investing in reef protection could yield significant financial benefits.