HISTORIC HEATWAVE TRIGGERING CORAL DIE-OFF IN FLORIDA
A historic heatwave in Florida is causing coral die-off in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The rising water temperatures are leading to coral bleaching and tissue loss, with some sites experiencing 100% coral mortality. Coral Restoration Foundation is urgently rescuing and relocating corals to safeguard them from extinction. The crisis highlights the need to address climate change to protect critical ecosystems like coral reefs.
