Coral bleaching: How warming seas are transforming the world’s reefs

Mongabay
Feb 18, 2026, 3:53 am180 ptsTrendingTop
In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built slowly by animals that appear to be plants. Each coral polyp houses microscopic algae that convert sunlight into sugars, supplying most of the coral’s energy. When conditions deteriorate, especially when water…

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