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Wider Image - Great Barrier Reef At Risk
Tourists walk from a boat after diving in an area called the Coral Gardens located at Lady Elliot Island, north-east of the town of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, June 9, 2015. UNESCO World Heritage delegates recently snorkelled on Australias Great Barrier Reef, thousands of coral reefs, which stretch over 2, 000 km off the northeast coast. Surrounded by manta rays, dolphins and reef sharks, their mission was to check the health of the worlds largest living ecosystem, which brings in billions of dollars a year in tourism. Some coral has been badly damaged and animal species, including dugong and large green turtles, are threatened. UNESCO will say on Wednesday whether it will place the reef on a list of endangered World Heritage sites, a move the Australian government wants to avoid at all costs, having lobbied hard overseas. Earlier this year, UNESCO said the reefs outlook was " poor". REUTERS/David Gray
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This print captures the delicate beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder at risk. Taken on June 9,2015, it depicts tourists disembarking from a boat after an exhilarating dive in an area known as Coral Gardens, located at Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, Australia. The UNESCO World Heritage delegates recently explored this underwater paradise to assess its health and determine if it should be classified as an endangered site. Stretching over 2,000 km along the northeast coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of coral reefs and supports a diverse array of marine life including manta rays, dolphins, reef sharks, dugongs and large green turtles. However, this fragile ecosystem has suffered significant damage due to human activities and climate change. The Australian government fervently opposes placing the reef on UNESCO's list of endangered World Heritage sites. With billions of dollars generated annually through tourism revenue tied to this natural marvel's existence and allure for visitors worldwide; they are determined to protect its status. In earlier assessments by UNESCO earlier that year had deemed the outlook for the reef "poor" highlighting concerns about coral degradation and threats faced by various animal species residing within these waters. Through David Gray's lens capturing this momentous expedition into one of nature's greatest treasures under threat; we are reminded not only of its immense beauty but also our responsibility towards preserving it for future generations.
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