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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