Coral Bleaching in the Andaman Islands

The pristine coral reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are facing a silent crisis: coral bleaching. Driven by rising ocean temperatures due to global warming, corals are expelling the symbiotic algae that give them their vibrant colors and essential nutrients, turning ghostly white.

While some reefs demonstrate resilience and recover when temperatures drop, prolonged heat stress leads to mass coral mortality. The loss of these underwater forests threatens a staggering array of marine life and the coastal communities that depend on reef fisheries and tourism. Global climate action is urgently needed to save these fragile ecosystems.