Will surging sea levels kill the Great Barrier Reef? Ancient coral fossils may hold the answer
- Written by Jody Webster, Professor of Marine Geoscience, University of Sydney
marcobriviophoto.comIn the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. It’s expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies. In fact, some studies predict a rise of up to 1.6 metres and possibly more due to the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice sheets.
These...
Daily Bulletin
