We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead
We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead
theconversation.com We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead
This is especially worrying because these massive corals are normally quite resilient to heat stress. Even the strong are now struggling to survive.
During the last global coral bleaching event in 2023 and 2024 , the Great Barrier Reef experienced the highest temperatures for centuries and widespread bleaching. With bleaching events becoming more frequent, the very existence of coral reefs is under threat.
