Corals in Decline Globally, Nearly Half a Century of Data Shows The world's coral reefs are facing an unprecedented crisis, with nearly half a century of data painting a grim picture of their decline.
Climate change is the primary driver of this decline, and it's not just about rising temperatures – it's also about the cumulative effect of repeated heat stress on these delicate ecosystems.
According to the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, coral cover around the world has dwindled to just 25% – down from 30 40% in the 1980s.