Global Reef Systems Affected by Severe Climate Change

Reefs have been in danger for a long time, but new research published today in the journal One Earth analyzes coral losses throughout the world. Since the 1950s, half of coral reefs have been destroyed, according to the study. Climate change, overfishing, and pollution, according to scientists, are causing havoc on these delicate ecosystems, jeopardizing populations, and livelihoods.