“Local-scale reduced cloud cover plays a crucial role in the shallow water warming over the GBR and the occurrence of thermal coral bleaching events.” CO2 is a nothing burger!
There is also some evidence that certain chemicals in sun screen even in tiny amounts damages corals. Snorkelling boats are required by law to visit the same areas on the reef. These areas of the reef had huge amounts of bleaching. With a huge reduction of visitors to the reef the reef is looking in great shape now.
spirit1977 0 points 3.4 years ago
There is also some evidence that certain chemicals in sun screen even in tiny amounts damages corals. Snorkelling boats are required by law to visit the same areas on the reef. These areas of the reef had huge amounts of bleaching. With a huge reduction of visitors to the reef the reef is looking in great shape now.