Author: Victoria Gill

The Great Barrier Reef is facing an existential threat due to climate change, as revealed by a recent study. Researchers found that temperatures in and around the reef have reached the highest levels in 400 years, resulting in five mass bleaching events in the past nine years alone. Corals, which can live for centuries, are now struggling to survive in the changing environment. Lead researcher Dr. Benjamin Henley emphasizes the urgency of addressing global warming to save not just the Great Barrier Reef but also other coral reefs worldwide. While there is still hope for these ecosystems, urgent action is…