The scientist who predicted the death of the reef

<p>Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but now it’s on the cusp of being declared “in danger” by UNESCO.</p><p><br></p><p>But scientists have been warning for decades that rising sea temperatures could kill off the Reef, though their concerns were largely ignored by the government.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the scientist who predicted the end of the reef, and why the Australian government doesn’t want to listen to him.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: N...