'Unprecedented' mass bleaching drains life from Australian reef

Mass bleaching drains life from Australian reef

Unprecedented mass bleaching event devastates Ningaloo Reef off Australia's coast, threatening vibrant corals and marine life.

'Unprecedented' Mass Bleaching Drains Life From Australian Reef

An "unprecedented" mass bleaching event has been recorded off Australia's western coast, scientists said Wednesday, turning huge chunks of a celebrated reef system a sickly dull white. A months-long marine heatwave had "cooked" the sprawling Ningaloo Reef, ocean scientist Kate Quigley said, part of a UNESCO World Heritage-listed marine park renowned for vibrant corals and migrating whale sharks. Although environment officials were still verifyin…

A coral bleach can be observed off the west coast of Australia. Environmentalists are shocked at the extent.

‘Unprecedented’ mass bleaching drains life from Australian reef

Scientist says a months-long marine heatwave has “cooked” the sprawling Ningaloo Reef.

‘Unprecedented’ mass bleaching ruins Australian reef

SYDNEY - An “unprecedented” mass bleaching event has been recorded off Australia’s western coast, scientists said on Wednesday, turning huge swathes of a celebrated reef system a sickly dull white.

'Shocking' mass bleaching drains life from Australian reef

Alarming levels of coral bleaching have been recorded off Australia's western coast, scientists said Wednesday, turning huge chunks of a celebrated reef system a sickly dull white.