Coral reefs are dying, threatening ocean life
Rising ocean temperatures trigger coral bleaching, stripping reefs of their color and life, posing a severe threat to global marine biodiversity and coastal communities.
Coral bleaching, driven by warming oceans, is devastating underwater ecosystems worldwide. Corals expel their colorful algae when stressed, turning white and vulnerable. This phenomenon has escalated dramatically since the late 1970s, with a 2014-2017 event impacting 75% of global reefs.
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