The Great Southern Reef: connecting southern Australia's coastal communities

Meet the people behind the Great Southern Reef. "There is so much pride and passion right along this reef system, and we wanted to harness that. By putting a name behind it and sharing the stories of people with a close connection to the kelp forests of southern Australia, people will be able to see themselves as part of this larger, interconnected system".
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The Great Southern Reef has already begun suffering the effects of ocean warming. Scientists warn that without action, dieback of kelp forests will have irreversible consequences for the biodiversity and fisheries of this region, severely impacting coastal economies. The giant kelp forests of Tasmania have been the first to be impacted by climate change and warming waters, with the decimation of previously vast seaweed forests to just 5% of what once were.
The team’s goal is to harness the energy from the passionate Australians with a close connection to these reefs and tell their stories with an aim to raise awareness of what is at stake, and drive both recognition and action for the Great Southern Reef at a national and international level.
learn more: www.greatsouthernreef.com