"Unprecedented Coral Bleaching Threatens Great Barrier Reef's Future"

The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its most severe mass coral bleaching event on record, with footage showing damage up to 18 meters below the surface. Aerial surveys revealed that more than half of the individual reefs have high or very high levels of bleaching, and some are experiencing extreme bleaching. Marine biologists are deeply concerned, as the impact has been extensive and some coral is starting to die. The escalating damage underscores the urgent need for rapid action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the reef from further loss.