coral reefs

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

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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

Scientists Create New Map of the World’s Coral Reefs

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SYDNEY —  Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world’s coral reefs. The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs. Over 100 trillion pixels … Read more