Corals in decline globally, nearly half a century of data shows
- The proportion of the world's reefs with living, stony stalks of hard corals is down significantly, according to a new global report on these vital ecosystems.
- And as these reefs stare down a potentially record-breaking El Niño peak just months away, new research suggests the naturally-occurring warming phenomenon might be more intense than it used to be — a trend captured in coral skeletons.
- The Status of Coral Reefs of the World 2025 says marine heatwaves and global bleaching events have taken a repetitive toll on the world's corals.
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- The proportion of the world's reefs with living, stony stalks of hard corals is down significantly, according to a new global report on these vital ecosystems.
- And as these reefs stare down a potentially record-breaking El Niño peak just months away, new research suggests the naturally-occurring warming phenomenon might be more intense than it used to be — a trend captured in coral skeletons.
- The Status of Coral Reefs of the World 2025 says marine heatwaves and global bleaching events have taken a repetitive toll on the world's corals.
Sources: CBC