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| | | | | As ocean temperatures continue to warm over the Great Barrier Reef this summer, James Cook University scientists have reported areas of moderate to severe coral bleaching around the Keppel Islands, offshore from Rockhampton.The bleaching was observed during routine surveys, as part of a 25-year program tracking changes in fish communities and coral reef habitats at 42 Great Barrier Reef islands. These islands are highly valued and frequented by tourists, recreational fishers, and local communiti | |
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| | | | | Aerial surveys show almost no reefs across a 1,200km stretch escaping the heat, prompting scientists to call for urgent action on climate crisis | |
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www.nationalgeographic.com
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| | | | | A huge portion of the 1,400-mile structure has now suffered severe damage for the second straight year-and scientists blame climate change. | |
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| | | Stretching almost 1,500 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is so vast that just 20% has been surveyed. With tourism funding millions in conservation each year, seeing the reef - guided by expert Master Reef Guides - may be the key to helping save it. | ||