Australia's renowned reefs, Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef, are undergoing simultaneous coral bleaching, profoundly alarming scientists. Record-high heat stress levels indicate a significant marine heatwave, with Ningaloo experiencing levels up to 16DHW, well above the killing threshold for sensitive corals. Coral scientist Dr. Zoe Richards observed that in critical tourist areas, nearly 90% of coral was bleached, highlighting the urgent need for attention to climate change's impact on marine ecosystems. The Australian Marine Conservation Society emphasized the historic nature of this dual reef crisis as alarming evidence of global warming.
"At Ningaloo, we’ve seen up to 90% of corals bleached, with even century-old corals affected. This heartbreaking moment is a key warning of climate change's impact."
"Both Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef are suffering from unprecedented coral bleaching, driven by marine heatwaves linked to global heating. It's profoundly distressing."
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