Article 41KVY Great Barrier Reef forecast warns entire system at risk of bleaching and coral death this summer

Great Barrier Reef forecast warns entire system at risk of bleaching and coral death this summer

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Lisa Cox
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US oceanographic agency forecasts 60% chance of extreme heat stress and bleaching

Mass bleaching and coral death could be likely along the entire Great Barrier Reef this summer, according to a long-range forecast that coral experts say is "a wake-up call" for the Australian government.

The US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) has forecast a 60% chance that the entire Great Barrier Reef will reach alert level one, which signals extreme heat stress and bleaching are likely.

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