Survey finds ‘substantial losses’ in parts of Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science found coral cover loss between 11pc to 72pc of pre-summer levels on 12 of the 19 reefs it surveyed.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef record worst coral loss in 39 years, early AIMS survey results show
Large sections of the Great Barrier Reef appear to have been smashed by climate change and cyclones this year, with one reef near Lizard Island losing nearly three quarters of its coral cover since the beginning of the year.
Great Barrier Reef faces 'significant coral deaths' following recent climate events
AIMS scientists attributed this extensive damage to the Austral summer, Tropical Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily, and intense freshwater flooding between December 2023 and March 2024. Currently, researchers are continuing to gather data from reefs in the southern region of the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Coral Loss Amid Climate Change: AIMS survey
New AIMS survey reveals up to 72 per cent coral mortality on key reefs, highlighting the devastating impact of mass bleaching, cyclones and climate change
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Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Great Barrier Reef corals dying at record speed
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Program: Parts of Great Barrier Reef record worst coral loss in 39 years
Although the survey is only about 15 to 20 per cent complete, the northern reefs are so far revealing the biggest annual decline in coral cover in the 39 years the program has been running.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms
Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world’s largest living structure.
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