What is Coral Bleaching and how does it impact the Great Barrier Reef?

When we talk about the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef there is often mention of coral bleaching, but do you know what coral bleaching actually is?

Great Barrier Reef bleaching would be almost impossible without climate change

Assessing coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef

Coral Bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef – Shark Research & Conservation Program (SRC)

The Great Barrier Reef Is Screwed If Climate Change Continues

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers major coral bleaching

The world's coral reefs are dying—here's how scientists plan to save them

Coral spawning gives scientists hope for Great Barrier Reef

Most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached

Infographic: What is coral bleaching?

Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Fish communities are becoming duller as coral reefs die

Coral Bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef – Shark Research & Conservation Program (SRC)

Podcast: Coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Brain Institute - University of Queensland

Study Examines the Impact of Coral Chemical Compounds on Reef Composition and Health - Reef Solutions

Hawaii's coral reefs are in peril. What researchers are doing to restore coral ecosystems and preserve biodiversity - ABC News

Human Impacts on Coral Reefs of Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii's coral reefs are in peril. What researchers are doing to

Assessment: World Heritage coral reefs likely to disappear by 2100