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reported on April 23 that Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority recently released a report,
It was revealed that the Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing the worst mass bleaching event in its history.
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Three-quarters of the overall coral reef population showed signs of bleaching,
Nearly 40% of these reefs are highly or extremely bleached.
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The Great Barrier Reef, as the world's largest coral reef group,
The bleaching event poses an unprecedented threat to its ecosystem.
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The assessment of this bleaching event is based on an aerial survey of 1,080 of the approximately 3,000 reefs in the Great Barrier Reef.
and underwater surveys of a small number of coral reefs.
These findings suggest that bleaching is particularly severe in the central and southern parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Coral bleaching is due to high sea temperatures,
causes the coral to reject algae from its body, lose its color and main source of energy,
If the sea temperature does not return to normal in time, corals will be at risk of mass death.
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It is reported that this is the fifth time in the past eight years that the Great Barrier Reef has suffered a large-scale bleaching event.
Scientists warn,
Coral reefs are becoming less resilient due to rising sea temperatures due to climate change.
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This frequent bleaching event can lead to a fundamental transformation of coral reef ecosystems,
And not just the death or disappearance of corals.
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What causes it?
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Coral bleaching is the phenomenon of whitening the color of corals.
Corals come in a variety of colors and are symbiotic algae that come from the coral's body.
Corals depend on micro-symbiotic seaweeds in their bodies, which provide energy to corals through photosynthesis.
If the symbiotic algae leave or die, the coral will turn white and eventually die due to the loss of nutrient supply
Social repercussions and public opinion
The bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef has caused concern and concern around the world.
The public and environmental groups are calling for stronger measures to combat climate change,
Protect coral reefs from further damage.
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In addition, the incident prompted reflection on the impact of human activities on the environment,
and urgent action that must be taken to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Personal opinion
In today's life, we often hear discussions about climate change,
It seems that this has become a more common topic than Starbucks' new flavor.
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However, when the topic turns to the Great Barrier Reef,
It becomes more than just a cup of mocha or latte.
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A recent report states that the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing the worst bleaching event in history,
It reminds me that even Coral is trying to abide by the iron law of "white doesn't go out of style" in the fashion industry.
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According to a report released by Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority,
Two-thirds of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef are trying to turn white,
The cost of such an attempt at fashion is extremely high.
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It's not that they want to be more cold or mysterious,
Rather, the continuous increase in the temperature of the sea forces them to repel the algae in their bodies.
Lost color and a key source of energy for survival.
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If the temperature does not "cool down" in time,
Corals will not only face a loss of color, but a loss of life.
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Our generation has seen the Great Barrier Reef wear white more than once, and this is the fifth time.
Scientists warn that corals are becoming less resilient due to climate change.
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This frequent fashion show (bleaching event) can lead to a radical transformation of coral ecosystems,
And this transformation is not just a feast for the eyes.
Faced with this situation,
Global attention and concern is focused on how to prevent the next Coral fashion show.
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The public and environmental groups are calling for more effective measures to combat climate change,
Protect the world's largest bioengineering marvel from further destruction.
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It's not just for corals,
And for ourselves - after all,
No beach holiday is enhanced by a dead white coral.
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All this prompts us to reflect on the impact of human activities on the environment.
and the urgent action we must take to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Otherwise, in the future, we may only see the colors of the Great Barrier Reef in the history books.
And not through diving goggles.
So, the next time you enjoy your iced latte,
Think about what we can do to prevent corals from continuing to "wear white".
After all, not every creature is suitable for wearing white – especially the corals that live in the colorful underwater world.
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