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Survey shows alarming coral loss on Great Barrier Reef

Survey shows alarming coral loss on Great Barrier Reef

An annual survey of coral on the Great Barrier Reef shows more coral was lost in 2024 than in any other year since records began in the past four decades. The disturbing finding comes as the government considers a new 2035 climate target on emissions, and after recent warnings about the Reef's future from the UN World Heritage body.

SBS News In Depth · SBS Audio

August 8, 20256m 54sFULL

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An annual survey of coral on the Great Barrier Reef shows more coral was lost in 2024 than in any other year since records began in the past four decades. The disturbing finding comes as the government considers a new 2035 climate target on emissions, and after recent warnings about the Reef's future from the UN World Heritage body.