Coral reefs around the world are in the middle of the worst mass bleaching event in history that started in January 2023. New data released this week shows that 84% of coral reefs have been bleached since this episode began. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to scientists about the impact on ecosystems, and why this mass coral bleaching event may continue on.
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