Great Barrier Reef up to 50% die off; third year of bleaching.

A likely consequence of human behaviour and global oceanographic changes including ocean acidification and possible ocean warming nonetheless Very Depressing: ( See also Ocean acidification videos (Link)

As Oceans Heat Up, a Race to Save World’s Coral Reefs (Link)

Will efforts to save corals be overwhelmed by the quickening pace of climate change?

By Laura Parker, National Geographic

Corals Are Dying on the Great Barrier Reef (Link)

Australian government issues emergency response level and warns that bleaching may be linked to climate change.

By Brian Clark Howard

PUBLISHED March 21, 2016

“Scientists have discovered an unprecedented die-off in the world’s largest reef, the Great Barrier Reef, prompting the Australian government to issue its highest response level. . . More)”