84% of ocean coral reefs affected by record bleaching event
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A jaw-dropping new report on the current coral bleaching event that dates back to 2023 has found that the vast majority of reefs worldwide have been affected. The new findings revealed that 84% of all coral reefs have been impacted by the bleaching event.
Breakdown
- 84% of ocean coral reefs have experienced bleaching since 2023.
- This is the fourth and most severe global bleaching event since 1998. 6s
- NOAA expanded its bleaching alert scale in response to the crisis. 18s
- Coral reefs support about 25% of all sea creatures and protect coastlines. 29s
- Climate change is escalating the crisis beyond the reach of restoration efforts. 41s