Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Coral Decline
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its worst coral decline on record due to unprecedented heat stress and bleaching events driven primarily by climate change, with natural factors like cyclones and starfish outbreaks also contributing. Recovery may take years, and experts warn that without urgent climate action, the reef could face irreversible damage, similar to other global coral reefs.