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Another Major Impact Of Global Warming Has Been Observed; This Time, The Impact Was Felt In The Great Barrier Reef. The Warmer Than Usual Sea Temperature, In 2016, According To Researchers, Is Said To Have Killed 30% Of The Reef Over A Nine Month Period. The Temperature Is Also Said To Have Affected The Diversity Of Coral Species.

2016 Ocean Heatwave Killed 30 Percent of the Great Barrier Reef
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Smart News | Smithsonian

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2016-ocean-heatwave-killed-30-percent-great-barrier-reef-180968844/

Combined with a 2017 temperature spike, half of the 2 billion corals on the reef have died since 2015