Underwater Drones Document Severe Coral Bleaching and Reef Damage
TL;DR
A recent study using drone imagery revealed a 92% coral mortality rate at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef following the 2024 bleaching event, marking one of the highest global coral death rates and highlighting the urgent need for climate action to protect these vulnerable ecosystems.
Topics:scienceenvironment#climate-change#coral-bleaching#drone-imagery#environment#great-barrier-reef#lizard-island
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