New research predicts the future of coral reefs under climate change
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme
– If current trends continue, severe bleaching will occur every year on 99% of the world’s coral reefs within this century
– More ambitious emissions reductions may give reefs an average of 11 extra years before annual bleaching strikes
– High-resolution predictions of annual coral bleaching can help prioritize reefs for conservation
Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27092&ArticleID=36336&l=en
