The 2023–2025 global coral bleaching event, the most extensive ever recorded, impacted 84.4% of reefs worldwide. Driven by extreme marine heatwaves, it highlights the urgent need for resilience-based management, emission reductions, and adaptive global conservation strategies.
Click to View MoreAmid the Fourth Global Mass Coral Bleaching Event, scientists found a resilient 1.8 km reef near Kalpeni Island, Lakshadweep, hosting 35 species despite global heat stress. It offers genetic hope against marine heatwaves. The discovery strengthens India’s conservation push, including Biorock restoration and Wildlife Protection Act safeguards.
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