Coral Reefs Face Potential Extinction from Accelerated Ocean Changes
Recent studies highlight a critical shift in ocean currents and rising temperatures, which are leading to unprecedented coral bleaching and potential ecosystem collapse.
- 2023 marked the hottest year on record, intensifying coral bleaching across the Northern Hemisphere.
- Researchers pinpoint shifting ocean currents as a major factor exacerbating coral reef degradation.
- Coral diseases and reduced biodiversity are additional threats compounding the crisis.
- Studies suggest that existing climate models by IPCC may underrepresent the severity of oceanic changes affecting coral reefs.
- Conservation efforts are urgent to mitigate the effects of climate change on these vital ecosystems.
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