• Cyclone Narelle, a category four storm, devastated Western Australia's Ningaloo coastline, causing widespread damage to marine wildlife and coral reefs.
• Thousands of marine animals, including turtles, dolphins, and seabirds, were found dead on beaches, and coral reefs suffered from sediment smothering and disease susceptibility.
• Experts attribute the cyclone's intensity to global heating, highlighting the urgent need for climate action to protect vulnerable ecosystems like the Ningaloo Coast.