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Coral Bleaching Across 82 Countries: Why This Global Event Is the Deadliest Yet
Coral bleaching is not just a temporary event—it's a climate emergency that can unfold over years. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin dives deep into the devastating history of global coral bleaching events, revealing how the fourth and current one (2023–2025) is affecting over 80% of coral reefs worldwide. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Caribbean, bleaching is now a global phenomenon threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal protection.
Climate change and rising ocean temperatures are causing corals to lose the vital algae that keep them alive. This…
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