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Coral reefs face rapid bleaching and decline
Coral reefs have declined to levels that threaten their very survival due to factors such as rising ocean temperatures and pollution, leading to an increased frequency of coral bleaching events. Reports indicate that recovery periods between bleaching episodes once took decades but are now only between 5 and 6 years, with coral cover decreasing by 9.5% below average during 2020-2024. This deterioration endangers the lives of many marine organisms and threatens the food sources and livelihoods of millions of people, amid growing concerns that the situation could worsen if current conditions persist.
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