Of interest to all geographers but of particular importance to the Y10 and Y11 students who have been studying coral reefs over the course of this term is news that the Great Barrier Reef is in trouble. Further details can be found online and also at BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19800253
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19796779
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121004/world/Australia-admits-neglect-of-Great-Barrier-Reef.439584
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-04/doubt-cast-over-push-for-reef-starfish-bounty/4294722?section=qld
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/bauxite-mine-wont-hurt-great-barrier-reef-qld-20121004-271qx.html
and there is also a fascinating documentary at the moment also on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0198pww
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