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Applause! According to a new report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, two-thirds of Australia's Great Barrier Reef recorded the greatest amount of coral cover in almost four decades.
The reef has been destroyed by climate change. Warming seas increased both the intensity and the Frequency of underwater heatwaves, the leading cause of coral bleaching.
There are encouraging signs of recovery in the northern and central areas.
AIMS CEO Paul Hardisty said in a press release that the Reef is at risk of temperature stress every summer. We have seen less mortality as a result of the 2020 and 2022.
Hard coral cover levels reached 33 percent in the central region and 36 percent in the northern region.
It may not seem like a lot. Senior AIMS researcher Mike Emslie told The Washington Post that the findings show that the reef is still vibrant and still resilient.
It's important to remember that this is an environmental win. The southern part of the reef has been ravaged by coral-eating starfish. Recovery doesn't mean that the reef is in good shape. Some parts of the natural wonder are better than others.
The sum total is something that should be considered. It's still positive. It's time to take it in. A glass may be raised. If you're in a specific tax brackets, it's a good idea to go by car occasionally.
The coral cover on parts of the Great Barrier Reef is the highest in 36 years.
Ocean health is getting more attention. Scientists say that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has become a thriving eco system.
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