Science October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

During El Niño, a perfect storm of weather systems could spell disaster for the Great Barrier Reef

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The strong El Niño currently under way in the Pacific Ocean raises the specter of marine heat waves and coral bleaching once again threatening Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef.

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