What effect will climate change have on coral reefs?

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tropical storms, tsunamis, and landslides have the potential to be the source of a tremendous amount of marine debris. read more

Climate change is the greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems. Scientific evidence now clearly indicates that the Earth's atmosphere and ocean are warming, and that these changes are primarily due to greenhouse gases derived from human activities. read more

As climate change continues, bleaching will become more common, and the overall health of coral reefs will decline. Climate change alters ocean chemistry leading to ocean acidification Much of the carbon dioxide that enters the atmosphere dissolves into the ocean. read more

Rising global temperatures, increasing oceanic CO2, and other consequences of climate change are all affecting coral reef health in a negative way. This blog explores some of the most pressing issues regarding climate change and coral reef health, with a special focus on the coral reefs in Guam and Palau. read more