Catastrophic coral bleaching strikes southern Great Barrier Reef, 44% of corals lost

Category : Wildlife | Location : International  | Posted on 2025-01-24 09:36:10

Corals are vital to marine ecosystems, providing habitat for diverse species, food security for coastal populations, and economic value through tourism. Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel the symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae, living within their tissues in response to heat stress, causing the corals to turn white. Though corals can survive bleaching, prolonged stress or rapid changes can lead to death.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/catastrophic-coral-bleaching-strikes-southern-great-barrier-reef-44-of-corals-lost