On March 18, local time, Australian authorities said that the Great Barrier Reef suffered "extensive bleaching" again.
Above-average ocean temperatures in the waters off northeastern Australia are threatening an already beleaguered World Heritage site.
The bleaching phenomenon this time has a wide range of effects, ranging from mild to severe. From the aerial footage, it can be seen that the coral groups in some areas have turned white, and there are reports of coral death in some areas.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority pointed out that Australia's Great Barrier Reef is facing severe bleaching.
This phenomenon may put the Great Barrier Reef on the list of World Heritage in Danger.
Australian experts have warned that Australia needs to do more to combat climate change to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
(Produced by Zhou Jing)
Responsible editor: [Bian Liqun]