Great Barrier Reef hit by sixth mass bleaching event, leading coral scientist says

Prof Terry Hughes says he believes bleaching is under way as the Australian government conducts monitoring flights over 2,300km reefGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingOne of the world's leading coral scientists claims a sixth mass bleaching event is unfolding across the Great Barrier Reef, with official monitoring flights now under way all along the Queensland coastline.The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has confirmed monitoring flights are being conducted "along the length and breadth" of the 2,300km world heritage reef. Continue reading...