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84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in ...
Global coral bleaching has now hit 84% of ocean's reefs in biggest-ever event
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its ...
World’s largest bleaching event on record has harmed 84% of coral reefs
Bleached coral dies when exposed to heat stress for too long, threatening the bountiful marine ecosystem that depends on it ...
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84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Prolonged warmth causes the algae to release toxic compounds, and the coral eject them. A stark white skeleton is left behind, and the weakened coral is at heightened risk of dying.The bleaching ...