Slumping Corals: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Climate Change The recent decline of South Korea's soft corals off Jeju Island has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and local fishing industry.
The phenomenon, where corals sag or collapse due to internal fluid pressure disruption from environmental changes, is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Researchers have been warning about the consequences of rising water temperatures and harsher weather patterns for years.