Worldwide coral ecosystems are currently facing a emergency of unprecedented magnitude, largely due to warming ocean temperatures and marine acidification. These factors, alongside contamination and destructive fishing practices, are causing widespread fading and decline in reef health across the

The ongoing state of international coral reefs represents a grave threat of international proportions. Warming ocean temperatures fueled by climate impact are causing widespread coral discoloration, a phenomenon that undermines these vital habitats. Coupled with sea change due to taken up carbon