Mass Coral Bleaching of Great Barrier Reef
On 25th March, 2022, the management authority of the world’s largest coral reef system, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, confirmed that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event.
- The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which spreads across a length of over 2,300 km, is home to about 3,000 coral reefs, 600 continental islands, 1,625 type of fish, 133 varieties of shark and rays and 600 types of soft and hard corals. It is a world heritage site.
Key Highlights
- Recurring Events: This is the sixth time that the coral reef system is being hit by a widespread and damaging bleaching ....
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