Scientists Say The Great Barrier Reef is Officially Dying Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Australia's Great Barrier Reef is now said to be in its final "terminal stage" following widespread bleaching caused by global climate change. Here is the reef pictured in September 2014. ( Tchami / flickr-creativecommons ) Produced by Alexandra Botti and T.J. Raphael Produced by PRI and WNYC