NEW YORK — Oceans all over the world are experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures, but waters off the southern U.S. could be on the brink of an ocean heat wave emergency as temperatures rise to unprecedented levels.
More than 40% of all global ocean temperatures are currently experiencing a heat wave, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The relentless heat on both land and ocean are expected to persist through the rest of July and August -- traditionally the hottest time of the year -- forecasts show. "Florida's coral reefs don't respond well to this," Abigail Clark, an assistant professor of marine science and technology at The College of the Florida Keys, told ABC News.
The"babies" that were planted four years ago have thrived despite transient periods of warmth because there have also been periods of relief.The bleaching events have already started, and alert levels for corals are at their highest mark, across the Caribbean.Climate change is likely contributing to ocean warming, scientists say
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