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Environment
Poppy Johnston and Aaron Bunch

INSANE: Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems - The Real Truth

Researchers have confirmed the most widespread coral bleaching on record in waters off WA. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

The longest, largest and most intense marine heatwave on record has triggered the worst coral bleaching off Australia's western coastline, scientists say.

Researchers are still assessing the full extent of the damage after an unprecedented event that has prompted further calls for urgent action on climate change.

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