GREAT BARRIER REEF UNDER THREAT explores the debate about protecting this unique ecosystem. It provides an informed, unbiased review of this topical environmental issue. It is part of the series WHAT'S THE ISSUE? which aims to fill in the facts behind the headlines, developing students' understanding of the issue and assisting them to develop and justify their own opinions and arguments. Within a highly visual and engaging design, the book comprehensively outlines the main aspects of the threat to the Great Barrier Reef and provides information to generate discussion and thinking, including questions that invite students to think about their own views on the issue.