World's largest coral bleaching event affects over four-fifths of reefs
The bleaching event began at the start of 2023 and continues today, affecting 82 nations, territories and economies.
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network is a global network of scientists, managers, and organizations that monitors the condition of coral reefs. Since 1995, it has produced regular reports, including its flagship Status of Coral Reefs of the World, which provides critical data for policymakers to inform conservation and management strategies.
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The bleaching event began at the start of 2023 and continues today, affecting 82 nations, territories and economies.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.