Table 3. Semi-quantitative observations of bleaching across WA (Abbreviations: LIT Line intercept transect; PT Photo-transect; V Visual assessment).

Region	Lat.	Method	Coral cover	Bleaching	Date	Source
Port Hedland	−20.31	LIT	10–25%	0%	Jan 11	T. Ayling (Sea Research Pty. Ltd.)
Cape Lambert	−20.59	PT	10–25%	20–40%	Mar 11	J. Stoddart (MScience)
Cape Preston	−20.85	LIT	30–45%	5–6%	Apr 11	T. Ayling (Sea Research Pty. Ltd.)
Bernier Island	−24.79	V	0–10%	10–20%	Mar 11	W. Moroney (DEC)
Dorre Island	−25.11	V	11–30%	20–50%	Mar 11	W. Moroney (DEC)
Shark Bay	−25.64	LIT	15–45%	30–100%	Apr 11	D. Holley (DEC)
Jurien Bay	−30.33	LIT	13–35%	8–54%	Mar 11	M. Rule (DEC)