Hotter-than-normal ocean temperatures continue for 3rd consecutive year
A new NOAA outlook shows that many coral reefs across around the world will likely be exposed to higher-than-normal sea temperatures for an unprecedented third year in a row, leading to increased bleaching – and with no signs of stopping.
![Seascape of bleached plating Montipora corals on Jarvis' forereef. (Image credit: Cohen Lab-WHOI) Seascape of bleached plating Montipora corals on Jarvis' forereef.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2019/Jun/PHOTO%20-%20Jarvis%20bleaching%20-%2006172016%20-%20Cohen%20Lab-WHOI%20-%201120x534%20-%20landscape.jpg?itok=azVyVRB9)
Seascape of bleached plating Montipora corals on Jarvis' forereef. (Image credit: Cohen Lab-WHOI)