Rising temperatures threaten Croatia's largest coral reef
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For over three decades, Petar Kruzic has descended into the depths of the Great Lake in Croatia's Mljet National Park each August to collect data on the growing challenges faced by the largest known Mediterranean sod coral reef. His team has recorded consistent rising temperatures.
Breakdown
- Croatia's largest Mediterranean sod coral reef is located in Mljet National Park. 5s
- Marine biologists have recorded a sharp increase in prolonged high sea temperatures at the reef. 54s
- Water temperatures now reach 84°F for up to a month and a half, compared to only a few days in the early 2000s. 1m 0s
- Invasive species like Calerpa racemosa algae are thriving and threatening the reef. 1m 11s
- Prolonged high temperatures are causing coral bleaching and tissue necrosis. 1m 24s