Global coral bleaching has now hit 84% of ocean's reefs in biggest-ever event

Most of world's colourful corals go white in record-breaking bleaching

The world's rainbow reefs have gone ghostly white in seas around the globe due to record heat in the oceans, the International Coral Reef Initiative reports. But scientists say the reefs aren't all dead yet and could still bounce back if people take the right steps.

84% of world's coral reefs affected by worst coral bleaching event in history

A global coral bleaching episode has hit 84% of the world's coral reefs, making it the worst bleaching event recorded in history, according to a report by the International Coral Reef Initiative released Wednesday.

More than 80% of world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event in history

‘We're looking at something that's completely changing the face of our planet,’ scientists warn

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday.

Report: Coral bleaching at highest level ever recorded

Harmful bleaching is now affecting 84% of the world's coral reefs, the highest rate in recorded history, scientists say. The phenomenon comes as oceans increasingly warm as a result of human-induced climate change.

Global coral bleaching has now hit 84% of ocean's reefs in biggest-ever event

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