The Great Barrier Reef as seen from above.
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TheGreat Barrier Reefis a global treasure.
Visible from space, the marine park stretches over 1,800 miles along Australia’s Queensland coast.
The Great Barrier Reef as seen from above. (Photo: ANTSYD/Depositphotos)
The bright coral is a phenomenal living being visible under crystal-clear waters.
Meanwhile, it declined from 38% to 34% in the southern portion.
While bleaching is an accelerating risk, there is reason for hope.
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These latest results demonstrate the Reef can still recover in periods free of intense disturbances.
A map of the Great Barrier Reef. (Photo: Commonwealth of Australia (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority) 2014 viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 3.0)
