Meltdown Australia

Like so many of the earth’s treasures these days, the Great Barrier Reef faces a grave threat. Polyps, the tiny organisms that manufacture the coral, are threatened with extinction because of rising water temperatures, caused by global warming. This film documents the damage already caused, examines possible remedies and questions whether man still has time to save the reef. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Mar 30, 2009 - 11:27 PM PDT
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by Katie Rose - Apr. 3, 2009

The story tells very little about the science of corals, beyond some basic facts that many people would already know. They only showed one man in the ecotourism industry. This video could be better.

I love the topic. Coral reefs need more protection and awareness!

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by Fabrice Florin - Mar. 31, 2009
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by Derek Hawkins - Mar. 30, 2009
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