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84% of Earth's Coral Reefs in Crisis

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

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 kind in recorded history.

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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 for survival.

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'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.

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Coral reefs face extinction; climate impact worsens

Already, 84% of coral reefs are affected by bleaching. Scientists warn that the extinction of these organisms will have ...

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From coral reefs to ancient ruins—5 ways to explore Tanzania’s islands

Travel to the Indian Ocean to discover Tanzania's lush, history-rich islands, each with their own unique magic and ...

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Bigger than blue whale: World’s largest coral is so huge it’s visible from space

A videographer on a National Geographic expedition discovered the ... that warming oceans and climate change are placing on coral reefs worldwide. Corals, often called the “rainforests of ...

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