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92% Coral Loss at Lizard Island: Urgent Climate Action Needed

7/5/2025

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A shocking 92% of corals perished at Lizard Island, Queensland, after the 2024 global bleaching event, despite lower heat stress levels. This unprecedented mortality underscores the dire need for immediate climate action, as ongoing disturbances have severely compromised coral resilience. The alarming findings were shared in the journal Coral Reefs.

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Story summary

A shocking 92% of corals perished at Lizard Island, Queensland, after the 2024 global bleaching event, despite lower heat stress levels. This unprecedented mortality underscores the dire need for immediate climate action, as ongoing disturbances have severely compromised coral resilience. The alarming findings were shared in the journal Coral Reefs.