Marine heat waves are drastically reducing the time available for the recovery of coral reefs worldwide. This is the conclusion of the most comprehensive report ever conducted on the state of coral reefs.
The study reveals that the so-called "recovery windows," which previously lasted decades, have shrunk significantly to just five to six years. This dramatic shortening of the recovery period represents a serious threat to the survival of coral reefs.
Coral reefs are fundamental ecosystems for marine biodiversity and for millions of people who depend on them. The reduction in recovery time makes it more difficult for corals to regenerate between bleaching events and death caused by high water temperatures.
