Warming oceans hit coral reefs with 4th massive bleaching event, NOAA says

Coral reefs around the globe are experiencing a massive bleaching event for the fourth time, turning them ghostly white, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, said Monday. The bleaching could impact global economies, ecosystems and livelihoods, according to a report from the agency. Since February 2023, more than 54 countries and territories have … Read more

Mass bleaching detected on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY —  Vast areas of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral system, have been affected by mass coral bleaching caused by a marine heatwave. Surveys have shown major bleaching is occurring along the 2,300-kilometer ecosystem. Bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef was detected weeks ago, but recent aerial surveillance carried out by the … Read more

US Scientists: World on Verge of Historic Coral Bleaching

Pacific leaders are on high alert after U.S. scientists warned that the world is nearing a historic mass coral bleaching brought on by high water temperatures fueled by climate change. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports. (Produced by Jessica Stone) Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s … Read more