Hey there, eco-warriors! 🌍 Australia's stunning Great Barrier Reef is crying out for help. Recent reports reveal that this vibrant underwater paradise is experiencing a major coral bleaching event. 😢
The summer's heat stress has taken a toll, with patterns of warming causing widespread bleaching across the reef. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), the crew keeping an eye on the reef's health, confirmed that this massive bleaching event is unfolding right now. 🐠🌺
While aerial surveys show extensive damage in shallow waters, there's a need for divers to plunge in and assess how deep the bleaching goes and just how severe it really is. Roger Beeden, GBRMPA's Chief Scientist, highlighted the importance of these in-water surveys in a recent video message. 🎥🔬
This situation puts tremendous pressure on one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems and underscores the urgent need to tackle climate change. It's a wake-up call for all of us to step up and protect our planet's natural wonders! 💪🌿
Stay tuned for updates, and let's spread the word to help save the reef! 🌊❤️
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Climate change puts 'tremendous pressure' on Australia's coral reef
cgtn.com
