An unprecedented environmental crisis threatens coral reefs on a global scale, with experts from leading scientific organizations sounding the alarm about drastic changes in marine ecosystems. The period between February 2023 and April 2025 marks the fourth wave of mass bleaching, covering territories in over 82 countries.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has taken extraordinary measures, expanding its monitoring system and introducing three additional risk assessment categories. The new parameters allow for more precise tracking of extreme temperature impacts, comparable to levels experienced in tropical cyclones of "category 6" or "7".
The main cause of this ecological phenomenon is directly linked to global warming and rising temperatures in the marine environment. Scientists describe the current situation as extremely critical, emphasizing the need for immediate actions to protect biological diversity and fragile marine ecosystems.
The statistics are more than alarming – 84% of coral reefs are directly affected, raising questions about the survival of these extremely important natural formations.