Hawaii’s majestic coral reef, which makes up roughly 85 percent of all coral reefs in the country, could be entering a perilous state. The state’s corals could experience the worstbleaching its history this year as surrounding water temperatures rise at abnormal rates, scientists warn.
Water temperatures around Hawaii are currently about 3 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than normal, Chris Brenchley, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Honolulu, told theAssociated Press.
Source: Hawaii on Verge of Worst Coral Bleaching in History as Water Temperatures Soar