Massive Marine Heatwave Triggered Rapid Caribbean Coral Reef Collapse and Coral Bleaching

Nature World News | 15.05.2026 01:09
A massive marine heatwave in the Caribbean has pushed coral reefs into crisis far faster than scientists once expected. New research shows that record-breaking ocean temperatures triggered severe coral bleaching across large parts of the region, leaving many reef systems struggling to survive. Researchers say the speed of reef decline shocked marine scientists and highlighted how vulnerable Caribbean coral reefs have become in a warming world.