Severe coral bleaching hits Australia's Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reefs, with over 40% coral death in parts.
Two major Australian reefs, Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef, are experiencing severe coral bleaching, a phenomenon where corals lose color and die due to stress from rising ocean temperatures. This event, attributed to climate change, is unprecedented in scale and has led to significant coral death, with over 40% of coral colonies dying in parts of the Great Barrier Reef in 2024. Scientists warn of further damage if global heating continues.
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