2005 Heat Stress to Caribbean Corals Worst on Record

Caribbean and Atlantic coral reefs suffered record losses due to extreme heat in 2005. In the most comprehensive assessment of regional coral bleaching, scientists from over 22 countries, including Brown’s Sheila Walsh, report that over 80% of corals bleached and 40% died. These losses are especially alarming because Caribbean corals are already in peril due read more 2005 Heat Stress to Caribbean Corals Worst on Record