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The end of the Great Barrier Reef ?

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  1. The Great Barrier Reef under attack
  2. The Abbot Point's battle
  3. The Butterfly Effect

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is known as one of Earth’s greatest natural wonders. Despite its size, its very existence is threatened by environmental, touristic, industrial and commercial aggressions. Will we allow its beauty to become a mere memory ? OCEAN71 Magazine investigates.

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