Coral Reefs Critically Endangered Worldwide

A new global assessment reveals that most of the world's shallow-water coral reefs are critically endangered due to climate change. The report indicates that 96 percent of these vibrant ecosystems are at high risk of collapse within the next 50 years. This alarming finding highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these essential marine habitats and the biodiversity they support.

Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story →