According to data from the European Copernicus Climate Change Service, the world's oceans have reached their hottest temperatures ever recorded. This alarming trend has scientists concerned about a potential global coral bleaching event, which could have devastating...
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World’s Oceans Hit Record High Temperatures, Raising Fears of Widespread Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean, including Aruba
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