The surveys conducted found that 72 percent of coral mortality occurred on 12 reefs surveyed, indicating a concerning rate of decline primarily due to climate change impacts.
Manuel Gonzalez Rivero noted the reef's resilience is being severely tested, emphasizing the increasing frequency and intensity of bleaching events exacerbated by climate change.
The Great Barrier Reef, a vital ecosystem stretching 2,300km, is home to diverse marine life, but its health is threatened by recurrent coral bleaching and mortality.
Recent mass bleaching along with cyclones and flooding has led to the highest coral cover loss recorded in nearly four decades, showcasing the urgent need for conservation.
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