flanque
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I'm not sure of the policy of posting "news articles" but I thought this one is more than relevant to this forum.
Article: Reef shade structures almost a reality
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I think it is really sad that we have to do such things to fix a problem that arguably we caused.
Article: Reef shade structures almost a reality
Partial quote:
Scientists have been trialling a series of devices on Agincourt reef, off Port Douglas in far north Queensland, to prevent coral bleaching caused by warmer water temperatures and sunlight.
University of Queensland scientist Ove Hoegh-Guldberg said researchers and a local tour operator had been conducting small-scale experiments on structures 5m by 5m.
I think it is really sad that we have to do such things to fix a problem that arguably we caused.