Fury over blasting plan near Great Barrier Reef

A plan to use seismic blasting to search for oil near the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia has been criticised by environmental groups.

Fury over blasting plan near Great Barrier Reef

A plan to use seismic blasting to search for oil near the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia has been criticised by environmental groups.

The Australian Conservation Foundation says the plans will devastate marine life in one of the world's most important nature reserves.

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