Scientists say Earth is in 4th coral bleaching event amid rising ocean temperatures

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event as the climate crisis drives record-breaking ocean heat, two scientific bodies announced Monday - with some experts warning this ... Read More

Gulf of Aqaba corals survive record-breaking heat waves, offering hope amid global coral crisis

New study reveals that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have withstood four consecutive and intensifying marine heat waves, including the world's most extreme 2024 event, without suffering mass bleaching—a ... Read More

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

World-famous coral reefs along Western Australia's (WA) coast have suffered the worst bleaching on record after the state's "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave, scientists say. Between ... Read More

Humanity watches record rise in coral bleaching events

Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are experiencing unprecedented levels of bleaching. This phenomenon, exacerbated by climate change, threatens the biodiversity and ... Read More

Great Barrier Reef records largest annual coral loss in 39 years

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its greatest annual loss of live coral across most of its expanse in four decades of record-keeping, Australian authorities say. But ... Read More