Coral Bleaching Forecast Looks Dire for the Coming Weeks, Says MMRI

The Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) has reported the onset of localised bleaching in certain regions across the Maldives. 

According to the latest projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the outlook for coral bleaching in the coming weeks appears increasingly worrisome.

The current coral bleaching alert level is being closely monitored by authorities, with a breakdown as follows:

• Watch: Current coral bleaching alert level
• Warning: Coral bleaching alert level, outlook for weeks 1-4
• Alert level 1: Coral bleaching alert level, outlook for weeks 5-8
• Alert level 2: Coral bleaching alert level, outlook for weeks 9-12

The MMRI urges individuals observing signs of bleaching in their local reefs to promptly report their findings through the official portal: https://coraldatabase.gov.mv/reporting.

The institute emphasises the importance of collective vigilance and action in mitigating the impact of coral bleaching on marine ecosystems.