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Great Barrier Reef under threat as ocean temperatures rise

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Jessica Saltz
April 16, 2024

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has seen massive bleaching due to climate change. Recent record-high temperatures threaten coral reefs worldwide, important ecosystems for marine life and biodiversity preservation.

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