Coral reefs facing a hot time and increased bleaching, especially along US coasts
Monday, June 20, 2016 - 19:01
in Earth & Climate
A new NOAA outlook shows that many coral reefs across around the world will likely be exposed to higher-than-normal sea temperatures for an unprecedented third year in a row, leading to increased bleaching - and with no signs of stopping. While the bleaching event is global, it will hit the US hard.