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Extreme coral bleaching event could spell worst summer on record for Great Barrier Reef
Floods, cyclones, heat stress and predatory starfish contributing to impacts as fourth planet-wide bleaching event confirmed
The Great Barrier Reef is in the midst of what could be its worst summer on record with a widespread and extreme coral bleaching event coming on top of floods, two cyclones and outbreaks of coral-eating starfish, according to an official Australian government report.
The “summer snapshot” report released by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science said: “Compared [with] previous summers, cumulative impacts have been much higher this summer and a widespread bleaching event is still unfolding.”
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Climate skeptic dismisses severity of Great Barrier Reef bleaching
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It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
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It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
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Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
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Plaschke: Dagger! Lakers' epic collapse vs. Nuggets could send them reeling into summer
The Lakers' blown lead against the Nuggets in Game 2 raises questions as to whether LeBron James is capable of saving the Lakers this season or ever again.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA
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