Sediment being washed into the ocean from rivers is continuing to damage the Great Barrier Reef and is having a more widespread impact than scientists first thought. New research into the impact of river run-off has led to renewed calls for better land management practices. Sediment is one of the biggest pressures on the health of inshore reefs. It clouds the water and blocks sunlight from reaching the photosynthetic algae that gives coral its vibrant colours. The algae depends on the sun to survive.
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 07:38:57 +0000
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