Prominent oceanographers and global leaders write to Australian prime minister and Queensland premier

Marine biologist Sylvia Earle addressing the general assembly to mark World Oceans Day on 8 June. Earle has spearheaded a group of prominent oceanographers and marine biologists in opposing the Adani mine in north Queensland.
Marine biologist Sylvia Earle addressing the general assembly to mark World Oceans Day on 8 June. Earle has spearheaded a group of prominent oceanographers and marine biologists in opposing the Adani mine in north Queensland. Photograph: Kim Haughton/UN Photo