The Latest Breaking News from Ningaloo

Bleaching at Ningaloo Reef puts scientists on high alert, as they test coral DNA for heat resistance

Top marine scientists say Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is at further risk of coral bleaching, with signs of heat stress on the northern fringes, as unusually hot water moves from Indonesia down the WA coast.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Coral bleaching hits iconic coast in Western Australia

Coral bleaching has been recorded at Western Australia's iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, leading to calls for greater action on climate change.

AAP · Apr 2, 2022

Ningaloo Reef facing heightened coral bleaching risk, putting Exmouth tourism operators on alert

Unusually hot water puts Ningaloo Reef at risk of coral bleaching in the coming weeks as climate change exacerbates the problem, with authorities predicting bleaching will occur annually by 2049.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022