Global Coral Bleaching Event Damages Over 50% of Reefs
• Global marine heatwave damages over 50% of world's coral reefs.
• Coral bleaching occurs due to rising ocean temperatures, disrupting coral-algae symbiosis.
• International study emphasizes urgent need to combat climate change to protect coral reefs.
Global marine heatwave damages half of coral
A recent study spearheaded by the Smithsonian has brought to light the devastating impact of a global marine heatwave on coral reefs worldwide, revealing that over half of the world's coral reefs have suffered damage from a global coral bleaching event. This marks the first time the extent of such bleaching has been calculated on a global scale.
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