Half the World’s Coral Reefs Devastated by Record Ocean Heat

Half the world’s coral reefs were hit hard by extreme ocean heat, and an even more severe bleaching crisis is happening right now. Coral reefs are far more than colorful underwater ecosystems. They support fisheries, drive tourism, shield coastlines from storms, and even contribute to the discovery of new medicines. Altogether, these benefits are valued […]Earth,Climate Change,Coral Reefs,Global Warming,Smithsonian#Worlds #Coral #Reefs #Devastated #Record #Ocean #Heat1771192860