Corals in Great Barrier Reef face existential threat by highest temperatures in 400 years: Study

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-08-08 21:53:36

An adversely changing climate and rising sea surface temperatures (SST) have exposed the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) to its highest temperature in more than 400 years and pose an existential threat to the world heritage site.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/corals-in-great-barrier-reef-face-existential-threat-by-highest-temperatures-in-400-years-study