Coral

**Bleaching Crisis**: Scientists Sound Alarm as Great Barrier Reef Faces Severe Coral Damage Concern

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Sydney, Australia – Concern is mounting over the Great Barrier Reef as evidence suggests it is facing the most severe mass coral bleaching event on record. Recent footage released by a conservation group reveals damage up to 18 meters below the surface, raising alarms among experts and researchers. Dr. Selina Ward, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience working on the reef, described the current bleaching as the worst she has ever witnessed. …

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Satellite Imaging Uncovers Devastating Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs

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Especially during these times, coral reefs are facing significant challenges due to human activity, tourism, and the effects of climate change. In recent years, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered extensive bleaching and tissue damage, leading to a major restoration effort. As satellite imaging technology has improved, it has become possible to assess the status of coral reefs around the world and raise questions about the extent of destruction caused by climate change and pollution. …

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New Alert: US Coral Reef Watch Adds Three Levels to Cope with Unprecedented Heat

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MIAMI, Florida – The US Coral Reef Watch program has recently added three new alert categories to their warning system for heat stress on coral reefs. This update comes after last year’s unprecedented heat stress, which caused extensive bleaching and coral mortality across the Americas. Dr. Derek Manzello, the director of Coral Reef Watch, stated that the increasing impact of heat stress on coral reefs has required a rethinking of their approach. The program’s previous …

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