GBRMPA is keeping an eye on the Great Barrier Reef

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7:59 PM Fri 10 Dec 2010 GMT

'The GBR stretches over 1500km along the Queensland coast.' Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Click Here to view large photo

Summer's here and marine managers & scientists are keeping a close eye on the Great Barrier Reef. High sea surface temperatures, cyclones and flood runoff are all associated with the Queensland summer and can pose a threat to the health of the Reef. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) Chairman Russell Reichelt said marine managers and scientists have met to discuss how the Reef might fare over this summer. 'Predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology for this summer include above average rainfall and increased cyclone activity,' he said. 'This could result in increased cloud cover which can help to ...

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