Unesco to visit Great Barrier Reef as coral bleaching risk rises
by Graham Readfearn from on (#5WYMM)
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A United Nations monitoring trip to the Great Barrier Reef will land in Queensland later this month just as forecasts suggest the risk of widespread coral bleaching will be at its highest.
Unesco has confirmed two scientists will carry out the mission, requested by the Morrison government, lasting for 10 days from 21 March.
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