Great Barrier Reef fight to retain Unesco status
The Australian government is increasing its protection of the Great Barrier Reef in a bid to prevent the United Nations from removing its World Heritage status.
However, some green groups have protested in Sydney and Brisbane, demanding that the government do more to protect the area.
Nick Bryant reports.
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