Ningaloo Reef (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Ningaloo Reef

Caption

An aerial view of Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia. A marine heatwave in 2011 led to the first-recorded coral bleaching event at Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage site, and also caused extensive loss of a nearby kelp forest.

Credit

Photo by Darkydoors, Shutter Stock Images (royalty free)

Usage Restrictions

with credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.