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Hawaii coral bleaching remains limited despite strong El Nino

Original: Hawaii coral bleaching is small despite powerful El Nino

Hawaii's coral reefs are showing less bleaching than expected this year, even as a powerful El Nino raises ocean temperatures worldwide. Scientists had braced for widespread damage similar to past bleaching events in the islands. Coverage in local outlets, including the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and The Garden Island, highlights the surprisingly limited extent of bleaching so far and what it may suggest about reef resilience.

Why now: Relief and curiosity about why Hawaii's reefs are holding up better than feared during a strong El Nino warming event

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• Hawaii coral bleaching is small despite powerful El Nino · The Garden Island
• Hawaii coral bleaching is small despite powerful El Nino · Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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