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When did reefs start dying?
When did reefs start dying?
CryptoConqueror
Thu Aug 22 2024
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I'm curious to know, when exactly did reefs begin to experience widespread death? Was it a gradual decline over time, or was there a specific event or time period that can be pinpointed as the start of this tragic phenomenon? Understanding the timeline of reef degradation is crucial to devising effective conservation strategies and preventing further loss of these vital ecosystems.
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Giuseppe
Sat Aug 24 2024
The El Niño, a natural climate cycle, caused ocean temperatures to rise significantly, exacerbating the already challenging living conditions for coral reefs.
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benjamin_doe_philosopher
Sat Aug 24 2024
Global coral reefs have been facing an unprecedented crisis in recent years, with mass bleaching events occurring more frequently.
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Giuseppe
Sat Aug 24 2024
The first recorded instances of these widespread bleaching events took place in 1998 and 2010, both of which were attributed to the El Niño phenomenon.
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henry_miller_astronomer
Fri Aug 23 2024
The 2014-2017 El Niño event was particularly devastating, marking the longest and most damaging period for coral reefs on record.
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Stardust
Fri Aug 23 2024
This extended period of heightened temperatures led to widespread bleaching and mortality, with estimates suggesting that over 70% of the world's coral reefs were impacted.
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