Scientists Warn Coral Bleaching is Occurring Too Frequently for Reef Recovery
Global hard coral cover dropped 9.5% below historical averages between 2020 and 2024, driven by mass bleaching events now striking reefs every five to six years instead of decades apart, according to a report released on August 31 by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network. Scientists warn that soaring ocean temperatures—culminating in a daily global … Read more
