Great Barrier Reef Faces Hottest Ocean Temperatures in 400 Years, Threatening Coral Survival

The Great Barrier Reef, one of Earth's most significant natural treasures, is currently experiencing its hottest sea surface temperatures in four centuries. According to a study published in Nature, the first quarter of 2024 recorded a temperature rise of 0.19°C above the previous peak. This extreme warming is directly linked to extensive coral bleaching, which weake...