2020's Great Barrier Reef summer experienced the worst coral bleaching event on record, marking the fourth since the 1990s.
2020's Great Barrier Reef summer was the worst on record due to a global mass coral bleaching event, as reported by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It marks the fourth such event since the late 1990s and affects 53 countries. Caused by surging temperatures linked to fossil fuels and El Niño, the bleaching threatens marine biodiversity, food sources, and livelihoods.
May 04, 2024
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