A new report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) warns that global coral reefs are at risk of irreversible decline due to frequent bleaching events. Scientists note that coral reefs, which cover just 1 percent of the ocean but support a quarter of marine life, are now experiencing bleaching so often that they lack recovery time. The report highlights that global coral cover has fallen significantly since 2010, with the 2023 bleaching event affecting 77 percent of coral reef areas. Lead author Manuel Gonzalez Rivero emphasized that without sufficient cooling periods, reefs cannot recover, and another major bleaching event is 'very likely' this year. The report coincides with the Pacific Islands Forum, where some leaders plan to skip the summit, raising concerns about regional cooperation on ocean health.
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