Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Science
AFP News

Australia Tackles Poor Great Barrier Reef Water Quality

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been plagued by repeated mass bleaching events, including one in 2024 (Credit: AFP)

Australia on Friday launched a multi-million dollar effort to stop pesticide runoff and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek unveiled a US$130 million bid to reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff, improve invasive species management, and support better land management across some of the most vulnerable spots along the reef.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.