Hot Southern Summer Threatens Coral With Massive Bleaching Event

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081228201342.htm

A widespread and severe coral bleaching episode is predicted to cause immense damage to some of the world’s most important marine environments over the next few months...

A widespread and severe coral bleaching episode is predicted to cause immense damage to some of the world’s most important marine environments over the next few months. (Credit: iStockphoto/Tammy Peluso)