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Global warming: a massive episode of coral bleaching underway around the world
Global warming: a massive episode of coral bleaching underway around the world
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The world is currently experiencing a massive episode of coral bleaching due to record ocean temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Observation Agency.
The world’s coral reefs are in danger. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a massive coral bleaching event is underway worldwide due to record ocean temperatures. This phenomenon of coral dieback threatens the survival of reefs.
The phenomenon is not irreversible
A phenomenon linked to ocean surface temperatures, which reached a record level in February (21.06°C) due to global warming. Affected corals can survive if temperatures drop and other stressors (overfishing, pollution, human activities) are reduced. According to the American Oceanic and Atmospheric Observation Agency, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is among the most affected reefs, as are those located in the Caribbean, Florida and the Red Sea.
