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Environment
Poppy Johnston

Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef

Coral bleaching risks remain even if summer marine heat isn't as severe as in 2024-25. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

The northern stretches of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef are tracking towards moderate marine heatwave conditions over summer.

While Australia might not experience as severe heatwaves as last summer, the outlook still poses coral bleaching risks for World Heritage-listed reef if newly developed long-range forecasts are accurate. 

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