Coral bleaching every two years predicted

The Great Barrier Reef off the northeastern coast of Australia in December 2017

The Great Barrier Reef off the northeastern coast of Australia in December 2017 Source: AAP

A report predicts the Great Barrier Reef will be hit with major bleaching events every two years by 2034 if greenhouse emissions aren't reduced.


The Climate Council has found coral bleaching events are increasingly common and will continue to be unless climate change can be slowed or reversed


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