Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Post date: Nov 14, 2018 10:8:16 AM

Respected marine scientist, Dr Ian Poiner has recently been appointed as Chair of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Dr Poiner was formerly the CEO of the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Chair of the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre.

A crucial issue for GBRMPA is to call on the Federal Government to take urgent action on climate change to protect the reef. A recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change advised that even if we hold global average temperature rise to 1.5 C degrees, we will still risk losing 70-90% of the world’s coral reefs.

As well as sustaining this amazing natural wonder for future generations, the Great Barrier Reef is a source of some 64,000 jobs and generates an estimated $6 billion each year.

We urge Dr Poiner to ensure GBRMPA is a strong regulator, defender and champion of the Reef. To see details of the work of GBRMA go to: http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au

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