Great Barrier Reef
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An ancient coral reef teeming with life found in the Galapagos"We don’t get good news stories very often," said one of the scientists who spoke with Global News to describe the incredible coral reef discovery.CanadaApr 20, 2023
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Great Barrier Reef suffering widespread mass bleaching (again) as oceans heat upThe Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reported the bleaching is "widespread" across the reef, with some areas experiencing severe effects.EnvironmentMar 18, 2022
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Great Barrier Reef explodes with cacophony of colour during massive spawnThe reef, which has suffered from coral bleaching, is giving birth to new life.TrendingNov 25, 2021
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UN says Great Barrier Reef should be added to ‘in danger’ list, angering AustraliaThe long-term outlook for the world's biggest coral reef system had deteriorated and action was needed to counter the effects of climate change, a UN committee said.EnvironmentJun 22, 2021
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Massive coral reef ‘tower’ found off coast of AustraliaIt's the first separate coral reef structure found near Australia in approximately 120 years.TrendingOct 28, 2020
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Aerial survey shows Great Barrier Reef bleaching more widespread than everThe air surveys of 1,036 reefs in the past two weeks found bleached coral in the northern, central and southern areas, James Cook University professor Terry Hughes said.EnvironmentApr 7, 2020
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Great Barrier Reef entering ‘critical time’ after coral bleaching, scientists warnScientists received 250 reports of sightings of bleached coral due to elevated ocean temperatures during an unusually hot February.EnvironmentMar 6, 2020
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Rare pink manta ray spotted by unsuspecting photographer in Great Barrier ReefThe pink manta ray is the only known one of its kind in the entire world.ScienceFeb 18, 2020
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Man has foot ripped off, another has leg mauled by shark while snorkelling Great Barrier ReefThe two were "wrestling" in the ocean when the attacks occurred.TrendingOct 30, 2019
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Great Barrier Reef in ‘very poor’ condition due to warming oceans, report findsThe report issued Friday finds the greatest threat to the reef remains climate change.EnvironmentAug 30, 2019
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