Great Barrier Reef Witnesses 50% Decline In Coral Reefs Since 1990s

According to a study by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, the coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef have declined by around 50% since 1990s. The study which was conducted between 1995-2017 has attributed the decline to climate change. Reportedly, Great Barrier Reef has been subjected to many mass bleaching instances and experts warn, “There is no time to lose -- we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions ASAP.”