Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed the world is currently experiencing its fourth global mass coral bleaching event. This announcement is devastating and underscores what the science has been telling us for some time – coral reefs are on the frontline of climate change and need our help to survive rising temperatures.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director Anna Marsden said: “Today we’ve reached a devastating milestone for our world’s coral reefs. The confirmation of a fourth global bleaching event underscores what the science has been telling us for some time – coral reefs are on the frontline of climate change. If we do not take immediate action to reduce global emissions and implement effective conservation measures, we risk losing these irreplaceable ecosystems forever.
“Walking in step with Traditional Owners and front-line communities, we’ve pioneered solutions to restore lost reefs and help corals adapt to these warming ocean temperatures, alongside reducing other stressors such as poor water quality and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks. Now, we’re funding critical actions at a critical time and working together to implement solutions at a scale and pace never before attempted.”
You can help protect our national icon. Support our Reef Rescue Appeal today:
ow.ly/PjU950RgJck
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed the world is currently experiencing its fourth global mass coral bleaching event. This announcement is devastating and underscores what the science has been telling us for some time – coral reefs are on the frontline of climate change and need our help to survive rising temperatures.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director Anna Marsden said: “Today we’ve reached a devastating milestone for our world’s coral reefs. The confirmation of a fourth global bleaching event underscores what the science has been telling us for some time – coral reefs are on the frontline of climate change. If we do not take immediate action to reduce global emissions and implement effective conservation measures, we risk losing these irreplaceable ecosystems forever.
“Walking in step with Traditional Owners and front-line communities, we’ve pioneered solutions to restore lost reefs and help corals adapt to these warming ocean temperatures, alongside reducing other stressors such as poor water quality and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks. Now, we’re funding critical actions at a critical time and working together to implement solutions at a scale and pace never before attempted.”
You can help protect our national icon. Support our Reef Rescue Appeal today:
ow.ly/PjU950RgJck
