The Weedy Sea Dragon is the only species belonging to the Phyllopteryx genus. This fish species is a close relative of the seahorse and the Leafy Sea Dragon. It is found in different states of Australia.
NOAA is working to understand and address key threats to coral reef ecosystems: the impacts from global climate change, unsustainable fishing practices and pollution. The top threats to coral reefs â global climate change, unsustainable fishing and land-based pollution â are all due to human activities. These threats, combined with others such as tropical storms, disease outbreaks, vessel damage, marine debris and invasive species, exacerbate each other.
Climate change. Climate change is the biggest threat to the reefâs future. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authorityâs Outlook Report for the Great Barrier Reef in 2014 stated: âClimate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef.ome Â» Our work Â» Saving the natural world Â» Oceans and marine Â» WWF's priority ocean places Â» The Great Barrier Reef Â» Threats to the Great Barrier Reef. There are growing threats to the Great Barrier Reef, with the most serious being climate change, catchment pollution, coastal development, and fishing.