Great Barrier Reef will be 'slaughtered': scientists dismiss Julie Bishop's claim reef not at risk

By Peter Hannam
Updated November 22 2014 - 10:18am, first published November 21 2014 - 6:19pm
Scientists have dismissed Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's comments that the Great Barrier Reef was not at risk. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Scientists have dismissed Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's comments that the Great Barrier Reef was not at risk. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Scientists say rising temperatures and acidity are two long-term threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
Scientists say rising temperatures and acidity are two long-term threats to the Great Barrier Reef.

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