Disquieting record: 84% of coral reefs hit by unprecedented bleaching

Since the beginning of the year 2023, the planet has been confronted with the most intense coral bleaching episode ever observed. The latest climate reports show that the thermal stress behind this phenomenon has affected 83.7% of coral reefs worldwide — a direct consequence of anthropogenic warming. Although they cover only 0.2% of the ocean's surface, coral reefs are home to about 25% of marine biodiversity. This vital resource supports the [.…