Summary: On October 14th, Outside Magazine published a statement saying that the Great Barrier Reef had died. The news quickly spread over social media and there was a devastation felt among many people. However, the obituary written for the Great Barrier Reef was greatly exaggerated. Although the amazing 300,000 kilometers of coral is dying and close to extinction, it is not dead. The article says that about 93% of the reef has been damaged by bleaching, which is bringing the coral so close to death. However, scientists say that there is still a chance to save the reef, and they are continuing to work towards a recovery.
Analysis: This article was written on October 14, 2016, by Sophie Lewis, to clarify the recent claim made about the Great Barrier Reef. I had seen the obituary flood social media and I didn't doubt that the coral had died, so I'm glad this article was written to clarify the situation. It's important that we stay aware of the conditions of our oceans and wildlife so we can continue to do everything we can to keep them healthy and safe for years to come.
Synthesis: The Great Barrier Reef began to die rapidly around 1985 and had declined by half in 2012.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/us/barrier-reef-obit-trnd/
Oh that's a great relief that the reef isn't dead. I hope we can save it.
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