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The Great Barrier Reef is seeing unprecedented coral bleaching
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The #GreatBarrierReef at #ClimateChange Crossroads Key Takeaways:
- Unprecedented thermal stress endangers the reef's future.
- Southern reef corals faced a 2.5°C temperature spike.
- Scientists are crucial in aiding coral survival.
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Natural Marvel: The Great Barrier Reef, a vast ecosystem the size of Italy, is home to hundreds of coral species and thousands of marine species.
Deadly Summer: The recent summer may have been the most lethal for the reef due to unprecedented thermal stress, with sea-surface temperatures in its southern third peaking at 2.5°C above average.
Coral Mortality: The stress has already led to coral damage, with estimates suggesting up to half may die, according to Neal Cantin of AIMS.
Scientific Intervention: Scientists are actively working to aid the corals' survival through breeding and other supports.
Closing Thoughts: As the Great Barrier Reef faces this climate-induced trial, the role of scientific intervention becomes more crucial. Might this crisis serve as a wake-up call for global climate action?