Global Coral Bleaching Event Temporarily Ends, But El Niño Threatens Recurrence

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the temporary conclusion of the fourth global coral bleaching event, which occurred from early 2023 to mid-2025. However, a forecasted El Niño phenomenon, expected to develop in the coming months, raises significant concerns about a potential recurrence of widespread coral bleaching due to rising sea surface temperatures.