Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave

Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave

From Climate Connections by Yale Center for Environmental Communication

May 6, 2026 · 2 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of climate change on coral reefs, highlighting the significant bleaching that occurred during a recent heat wave.

Climate change is warming ocean waters, putting reefs in peril. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Topics covered

  • coral reefs
  • climate change
  • ocean warming
  • environmental impact
  • marine ecosystems

Keywords

  • coral reefs
  • bleaching
  • climate change
  • ocean warming
  • marine life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yale Center for Environmental Communication

Places: ocean

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