'Double whammy' for Ningaloo Reef amid fears cyclone wiped out coral spawning

Cyclone Narelle devastated Ningaloo Reef last week during its crucial coral spawning period, raising concerns among scientists. Authorities reported up to 200 dead shorebirds and at least 30 dead cetaceans littering the coast. Experts warn that the cyclone's effects could further hinder the recovery of the reef, already weakened by past marine heatwaves.

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