This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Coral: Hitting the Rocks?
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (Noaa) 'Coral Reef Watch' is warning that global heating is currently pushing coral reefs, towards a 4th planet-wide mass bleaching event. More than half the world's coral reefs are showing signs of heat stress (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/15/great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-global-heating). The Noaa point to the neglect of reefs, on a global scale. It's certain to have a major impact on marine food chains, reducing their productivity. Yet another loss of food for human populations?
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