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Low tides possible cause of coral bleaching, says ministry

Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

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Low tides possible cause of coral bleaching, says ministry
Photo: MINISTRY OF MARINE RESOURCES/CHARLEE MCLEAN. 20110649

Government scientists believe stormy weather and extreme low tides may be causing corals in Rarotonga’s lagoon to bleach.

Government scientists believe stormy weather and extreme low tides may be causing corals in Rarotonga’s lagoon to bleach.


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