"Parts of the Great Barrier Reef experienced mass coral bleaching for the sixth time since 2016, marking the worst annual drops in coral cover recorded since monitoring began."
"While the Great Barrier Reef garners public attention, Western Australia's Ningaloo reef, known for its exceptional corals and whale sharks, has also faced significant environmental threats."
"The severe marine heatwave affected reefs in Western Australia, which had previously managed to avoid major heat stress events, indicating the widespread impact of climate change."
"Australia's coral reefs are under immense pressure from climate change, leading to serious changes in coral ecosystems on both the Queensland and Western Australian coasts."
Australia's Great Barrier Reef experiences significant coral bleaching, occurring for the sixth time since 2016, contributing to drastic declines in coral cover. Conversely, Western Australia's Ningaloo reef was previously protected from major heat stress until a recent severe marine heatwave impacted it. Despite being overshadowed by the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo is also a vital ecosystem, known for its coral diversity and whale sharks. Both locations illustrate the adverse effects of climate change on coral ecosystems across Australia.
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