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Dead and eroding section of reef in Chagos (Indian Ocean). Image taken after the bleaching event of 2016
© Prof Chris Perry, University of Exeter
Coral reefs losing ability to keep pace with sea-level rise
The growth of coral reefs is strongly influenced by the amount and types of coral living on the reef surface. This growth is now being hampered by combinations of coral disease, deteriorating water quality and fishing pressure