GREAT BARRIER REEF SUFFERS BIGGEST ANNUAL DROP IN LIVE CORAL SINCE 1980S AFTER DEVASTATING CORAL BLEACHING
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✍️ The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its biggest annual drop in live coral in two out of three areas monitored by scientists since 1986, according to a new report.
👉 The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its biggest annual drop in live coral in two out of three areas monitored by scientists since 1986. 👉 The 2024 mass coral bleaching event was the most widespread and severe on record for the Great Barrier Reef. 👉 Coral cover fell by 25% in the northern section and 30% in the southern section. 👉 The central section experienced a 13% decline in coral cover. 👉 Scientists are concerned about the volatility of the reef's coral cover and the potential for record highs to quickly turn into record falls.
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