What is the main cause of mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
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Abnormally warm seawater
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What is the main cause of mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
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Abnormally warm seawater
What is the main source of energy for the symbiotic algae living in Great Barrier Reef corals?
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Sunlight
Which coral-eating starfish is responsible for periodic outbreaks on the Great Barrier Reef?
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Crown-of-thorns starfish
Which cyclone caused major damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 2011?
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Cyclone Yasi
Which UNESCO World Heritage criterion recognizes the Great Barrier Reef’s exceptional natural beauty?
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Criterion vii
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Which coral-eating starfish is responsible for periodic outbreaks on the Great Barrier Reef?
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Which cyclone caused major damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 2011?
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Cyclone Yasi
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Hinchinbrook Island National Park
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