sumpfinfishe
09-30-2002, 01:25 PM
Just in case any of you fellow reefers missed it, this was published in thurs. province:
Coral Under Attack!
Brisbane,Australia-A potentially devastating coral disease is threatening the Great Barrier Reef,one of Australia's greatest natural wonders,experts say.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science, based in the north Queensland coastal city of Townsville, said the condition had spread from seven to 33 reefs within four years.
Ecologist Cathie Page said little was known about the condition, known as white syndrome,which has killed entire coral colonies.
The Barrier Reef is among Australia's biggest tourist attractions.
Page said in a statement:"In areas where white syndrome is most prevalent,the disease can kill a colony two metres in diameter in about two weeks.In other cases, it can take months."
Coral Under Attack!
Brisbane,Australia-A potentially devastating coral disease is threatening the Great Barrier Reef,one of Australia's greatest natural wonders,experts say.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science, based in the north Queensland coastal city of Townsville, said the condition had spread from seven to 33 reefs within four years.
Ecologist Cathie Page said little was known about the condition, known as white syndrome,which has killed entire coral colonies.
The Barrier Reef is among Australia's biggest tourist attractions.
Page said in a statement:"In areas where white syndrome is most prevalent,the disease can kill a colony two metres in diameter in about two weeks.In other cases, it can take months."