The Great Barrier Reef at Risk of 'Collapse', Scientists Warn The Great Barrier Reef, often hailed as the world's largest living structure, teeters on the brink of catastrophic collapse due to climate change, pollution, and development.
Marine scientists have issued a stark warning about the dire state of the reef, emphasizing that governments must take immediate action.
Since 2016, the reef has suffered six mass coral bleaching events, with water temperatures consistently soaring above average.