Fears have been raised over a potential coral bleaching “disaster” on the Great Barrier Reef in coming weeks, with sea surface temperatures already two degrees above average in many parts of the marine park.
Key points:
- Sea surface temperatures are one and two degrees above average in many parts of the Great Barrier Reef
- Scientists say reefs off Cape York are most at risk of significant coral bleaching over the coming weeks
- The Great Barrier Reef has not had enough time to recover since mass bleaching in 2016 and 2017
Climate Council professor Lesley Hughes said there were reports of bleaching that had already occurred at three sites off Cape York, in Far North Queensland.
“If those temperatures are maintained there is definitely…
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