Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
The world's coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday.
TL;DR
- Nearly all of the world's coral reef ecosystems face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years.
- Warming oceans and heat waves are identified as the main causes.
- This conclusion is based on a global assessment released on Thursday.