"Global Coral Reefs Facing Imminent Fourth Mass Bleaching Event, Scientists Warn"

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that the world is on the brink of a fourth mass coral bleaching event, with the Southern Hemisphere reefs expected to bleach in the coming months due to record-breaking ocean heat fueled by climate change and the El Nino climate pattern. This event could result in widespread coral die-offs, including parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and has the potential to be the worst bleaching event in the history of the planet. Scientists are closely monitoring the situation and conducting field inspections to assess the extent of the bleaching, with ominous signs pointing to a potentially devastating event for the ocean ecosystem and economies dependent on healthy reefs.