A third global bleaching of coral reefs is underway following a massive and persistent underwater heatwave Scientists have confirmed the third-ever global bleaching of coral reefs is under way and warned it could see the biggest coral die-off in history.
Since 2014,a massive underwater heatwave, driven by climate change, and has caused corals to lose their brilliance and die in every ocean. By the terminate of this year 38% of the world’s reefs will have been affected. approximately 5% will have died forever. Related: Coral reefs worth four times as much as UK economy,'Earth Index' finds Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com