Reduce coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.

Increased frequency of severe weather events  More intense cyclones can destroy and weaken the reef structure.More extreme rainfall events will send more freshwater and sediment further out from the coast and on to the Reef. Rising sea temperature Greater risk of heat stress and mass coral bleaching. Ocean acidification Changes in the ocean's chemistry can decrease the capacity of corals to build skeletons, decreasing their capacity to create habitat for the Reef's marine life. Since the late 18th century, the oceans have absorbed about 30% of the additional carbon dioxide that human activities have injected into the atmosphere. This extra CO2 in the oceans has changed their chemistry, a process known as ocean acidification, with the pH of oceans decreasing. Rising sea levels Higher seas can impact many areas including coastal erosion, the size of storm surges and the area available for shallow water marine organisms.Small changes in sea levels will mean land inundation…Read More