大堡礁珊瑚死亡率创历史新高,在被调查的珊瑚礁中下降高达72%。 Coral mortality at the Great Barrier Reef hits record high, with declines up to 72% across surveyed reefs.
大堡礁的珊瑚死亡率创历史最高纪录,在19个被调查的珊瑚礁中,有12个珊瑚礁的珊瑚死亡率从11%降至72%。 The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its highest coral mortality on record, with declines ranging from 11% to 72% across 12 of 19 surveyed reefs. 这一下降归因于大规模珊瑚漂白、两场旋风和洪水。 The decline is attributed to mass coral bleaching, two cyclones, and flooding. 这是八年来第5次大规模漂白事件 表明珊瑚礁的抗御力受到严峻考验 This is the fifth mass bleaching event in eight years, signaling a severe test of the reef's resilience. 科学家警告说,有必要就气候变化采取更强有力的行动,以保护珊瑚礁。 Scientists warn of the need for stronger action on climate change to protect the reef.