The Great Barrier Reef just can’t cop a break… Even though 2022 was a cooler year for our oceans, there was mass bleaching of the Reef’s coral. That’s the 4th time it’s happened in 7 years. Scientists are alarmed that the La Niña weather pattern didn’t bring respite – especially with warmer ocean temps expected again this summer. The report card from marine scientists comes just a week after UNESCO said the Reef wouldn’t be added to its ‘in danger’ list – but is still under ‘serious threat’ because of climate change. Also under serious threat are people on Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui. “Unprecedented” wildfires have forced evacuations – people have also had to jump into the ocean to escape danger. Hawaii Governor Josh Green says there will be deaths from the fire that has destroyed big parts of Maui’s historic Lāhainā township.