The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef ecosystem on our blue planet, representing about 10% of all the world's coral reefs.
It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is dearly loved by locals and visitors alike.
The Reef is home to sea turtles, reef fish, sharks, hard and soft corals and migrating whales.
Clam pattern
It supports a $6 billion tourism industry, and 69,000 jobs.
But the Great Barrier Reef is at risk.
The current coral bleaching event is the most severe the Reef has ever seen.
Global warming causes the Reef's waters to heat up and when the water remains too hot for too long it causes mass bleaching events.
Image by coralwatch.org
The mining and burning of fossil fuels is the leading cause of global warming.
Image by Greenpeace
Pollution from farm runoff makes corals more vulnerable to bleaching and makes it harder for them to recover.
Image by ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef studies
Scientists predict that warming sea temperatures will mean more frequent and severe coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef.
Corals can recover - if we give them a chance.
Image by Xanthe Rivett
BUT WE urgently need our politicians to act.
This election, you can make a difference.
We will keep you updated on how you can make sure our politicians feel the heat, not the Reef.
Clam pattern
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Together, we will turn the tide!
Minke whale, outer Great Barrier Reef by John Rumney
