Great Barrier Reef authority urges 'fastest possible action' on emissions

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority says 'further loss of coral is inevitable'

The federal agency that manages the Great Barrier Reef has made an unprecedented call for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, warning only the "strongest and fastest possible action" will reduce the risks to the natural wonder.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has published a climate position statement that says the reef is already damaged from warming oceans and it is "critical" global temperature rises remain within 1.5 degrees.