How Global Heatwaves Have Pushed Coral Reefs Past the Tipping Point
In recent years, the world’s coral reefs—vital ecosystems supporting perhaps a quarter of marine species—have faced unprecedented threats from mounting ocean heat. Scientists report that over 84 % of reefs across 83 countries have already experienced bleaching conditions during the 2023-25 global event. Two crucial reef-building species off Florida’s coast, the staghorn and elkhorn corals,…