First observed in mid-July, the current coral bleaching event in the Keys is extremely unusual in both its early arrival and its severity. "Coral bleaching" is a term used to describe when corals expel the algae living within their tissues, causing them to appear completely white. Although corals can survive bleaching, it is stressful, and they are subject to mortality. Overall, south Florida water temps are about 4 to 5 degrees warmer on average right now than they were last year at this time. We will be updating  this Flickr album  as the event progresses.

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