The Great Barrier Reef got a “D” in health

The Great Barrier Reef got a “D” in health –

For the fifth year in a row, the governments of Australia and Queensland rated the natural wonder “poor” for its overall health. The annual report card measures the reef’s ecosystem health and its progress toward water pollution targets. To make matters worse, the assessment is based on data collected before this year’s catastrophic bleaching event, suggesting next year the grade may sink even further. But remember: the reef is not dead yet! The Guardian