World's Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time

New reports warn that our oceans are getting too hot for coral reefs to grow back, putting them in danger of disappearing forever.

Our planet's coral reefs are in big trouble. Scientists are warning that the world’s oceans are warming up way too fast. Because of this, the coral doesn't have enough time to heal itself. Coral is a living thing that makes up reefs. These reefs are like cities under the sea, providing a home for thousands of types of fish and other sea life. But when the water gets too hot, the coral gets stressed. This causes it to turn white, which is called 'bleaching.' Normally, coral can recover from bleaching if the water cools down. But lately, the water is staying hot for too long and heat waves a…