The Coral Conundrum: Can Australia's Wild Harvesting Industry Survive? The Great Barrier Reef, one of the most iconic natural wonders on the planet, is struggling to stay alive amidst the ravages of climate change.
Mass bleaching events have become a regular occurrence, with devastating losses in coral cover reported in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2025.
Despite this dire situation, Australia's government continues to allow up to 190 tonnes of corals to be chopped out each year for the aquarium trade.