Hot Temperatures Could Mean Worst Caribbean Coral Die-Off in History

Photo via Paul and Jill We’ve been hearing a lot of dire news about corals lately, and no wonder since many reefs are so sensitive to changes in water temperature. As the oceans warm, become more acidic, and experience more severe storms, corals are having a terrible time surviving, especially in the Caribbean where temperatures can get far too hot and bleaching occurs. But scientists show that perhaps this year will be the worst in recorded history for corals in the Caribbean, even worse than the devastation wrought in 2005 when 80% of corals were bl… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Hot Temperatures Could Mean Worst Caribbean Coral Die-Off in History

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