Researchers fear another hot summer could further cripple Florida’s already struggling coral reefs ^29.9%

The Independent - By Jasmine Fernández - 5/28/2026, 10:47 PM

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Florida scientists and volunteers are expanding coral restoration efforts as ocean temperatures rise ahead of what experts predict could be another record-breaking hot summer. Recent data showing sea surface temperatures in parts of Florida Bay reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit has heightened fears of a mass bleaching event, WPLG reported.... more