The world's oceans are experiencing another global mass coral bleaching event due to unprecedented heat, scientists from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed.
"This is the fourth time coral bleaching has occurred simultaneously in all major ocean basins," said Derek Manzello, ecologist and coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch.
Bleaching - a ghostly discoloration, in stark contrast to the vibrant colors found in reefs ...