Human-Caused Climate Change, Not El Niño, Drives Most Coral Bleaching Events – Research

Every morning, as the Indian Ocean retreats from the reef off Zanzibar’s Jambiani village, Chiku Chande steps into the knee-deep lagoon carrying bundles of seaweed seedlings.

Years of farming these waters have taught her about every channel and coral outcrop.

But lately, the corals that once glowed in brown and gold have become chalky white. […] ...