Climate-based tool predicts coral bleaching months in advance, offering critical lead time for reef protection

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Jun 2, 2026, 7:20 pm127 ptsTrending
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have developed a new method to predict coral bleaching five to six months before it occurs, giving reef managers valuable time to protect vulnerable ecosystems. In the new study, "Climate modes can be leveraged to forecast coral bleaching months in…

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