1. The Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event: Where do we go from here?
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Reimer, James Davis, Peixoto, Raquel S., Davies, Sarah W., Traylor-Knowles, Nikki, Short, Morgan L., Cabral-Tena, Rafael A., Burt, John A., Pessoa, Igor, Banaszak, Anastazia T., Winters, R. Scott, Moore, Tom, Schoepf, Verena, Kaullysing, Deepeeka, Calderon-Aguilera, Luis E., Wörheide, Gert, Harding, Simon, Munbodhe, Vikash, Mayfield, Anderson, Ainsworth, Tracy, and Vardi, Tali
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CORAL bleaching ,CORAL reef conservation ,CORAL reef restoration ,CORAL reefs & islands ,SCIENTIFIC knowledge ,GREENHOUSE gases ,CORALS - Abstract
The Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event, confirmed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), is a significant environmental challenge caused by climate change. The event began in the Caribbean in 2023 and has since spread to the Southern Hemisphere. The severity of the bleaching is driven by climate change, with El Niño events exacerbating the situation. The event has already caused devastating damage to coral reefs worldwide. To address this crisis, the International Coral Reef Society (ICRS) emphasizes the need for action in three key areas: mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating local stressors, and conducting active restoration efforts. Coral reef scientists play a crucial role in collecting standardized data, collaborating internationally, and protecting local reefs. Additionally, direct interventions such as coral restoration can provide hope for the future of coral reefs. However, urgent global efforts and funding are necessary to prevent further damage and ensure the survival of these ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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