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.
cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/collapse/p/1554065/we-watched-these-coral-colonies-succumb-to-black-band-disease-6-months-later-75-were-de
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.
