In over a month since 11.11.15 to 12.20.15, these mound coral colonies have almost fully recovered from a global coral bleaching event 2015. The water temperature has cooled from a high of 88.3F at 15:42 on September 12,2015 to a cool 76.2 F at 9:00 on December 20,2015. Other mound coral colonies in the area are still 100% bleached, but the ones making the recovery are well on there way.… Read more “kawaihae reef coral bleaching recovery”
coral recovery monitor from 11.11.15
Update 1.08.16
Water temperature 77.9F. These two colonies appears to be 99-100% recovered. Others are still bleached here and there. Some smaller colonies are taking longer to recover.
Updated 12.30.15
Water temperature 78.8F. Certainly more and more recovery across the reef. Some colonies are still bleached white, but recovery is progressing.… Read more “coral recovery monitor from 11.11.15”
signs of coral recovery from bleaching
Water temperature has cooled to 80F and has remained cooler from the start of November 2015. Trade winds are back and mound corals are showing signs of recovery by showing bright brown colors. These corals were bleached completely Mid October 2015. The effect is almost similar to being air brushed. Good news.… Read more “signs of coral recovery from bleaching”