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Cheeca Rocks

Coverage of Cheeca Rocks in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 23 · 02:42 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 02:42 UTC
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NOAAorganization1Ian Enochsperson1Midwestern Regional Climate Centerorganization1Tyler Christianperson1Florida Reef Tractplace1coral bleachingtopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 02:42 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Activists taking preventative measures as brutal summer heat threatens South Florida’s coral reefs

    NOAA warns that rising ocean temperatures in South Florida are causing coral bleaching, with Cheeca Rocks experiencing early signs of stress this July. The Florida Reef Tract, already recovering from a 2023 mass bleaching event, faces another crisis as heat indices and water temperatures climb. Over 90% of healthy coral cover has been lost in the region due to climate change and other factors.

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