Coral Reefs in Crisis: 60% Affected by Bleaching in Record Heat – Is the 4th Global Event the Worst Yet?

Over 60% of the world's coral reefs are now bleached — what does this mean for marine biodiversity?

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The latest bleaching event, driven by intense El Niño effects, could be the most devastating yet

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Experts from NOAA reveal unprecedented sea temperature rises — a harsh reality for marine life

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Derek Manzello warns: Persistent high temperatures spell disaster for coral survival

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From the Caribbean to the Great Barrier Reef, coral ecosystems face an existential threat

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Coral mortality not only devastates reefs but also threatens the communities relying on them

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Research shows that if current trends continue, we might see a complete die-off by century's end

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Innovative interventions are in progress to save these vital ecosystems, but will they be enough?

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With 99.7% of Atlantic corals affected, urgent global action is needed to prevent further loss

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