Seeing is believing

Dear ,

UNESCO is threatening to list the Geat Barrier Reef as endangered, and the former federal government countered by inviting delegates to dive the reef. At the same time they threw over a billion dollars at "saving" it.

You don't have to dive the reef to make your own mind up about whether the reef is at risk, or whether we are in a position to save it, by attending the cinematic premiere of "A Coral Bleaching Tragedy" at the New Farm Cinemas on Sunday July 24 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for AIP and IPA members. To book click here.

Jennifer Marohasy, biologist and a fellow with the Institute for Public Affairs, decided to take a proper look at John Brewer reef, allegedly at the centre of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. "A Coral Bleaching Tragedy" and "The Measure of the Great Barrier Reef" are her first two pieces to document the real state of the GBR.

Jennifer, and Dr Peter Ridd, will both be at the premiere to answer your questions after the movies have screened.

As a Queensland-based think tank we are privileged to be launching these documentaries, and thank the Institute for Public Affairs for their cooperation. The Great Barrier Reef has been around in various forms for around 600,000 years as it has survived fluctuating temperatures and sea levels as ice-ages have come and gone, and our continent has drifted northwards.

It seems incredible that such a resilient environmental feature could be at risk from a degree or two of warmth. Come along and make your own judgment.

Regards,

GRAHAM YOUNG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR