French Polynesia - Tuamotu Islands, Fakarava North and South

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Lots of coral bleaching there?

May 30, 20242 yr

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Unfortunately yes, but in small patches. Definitely bleached white though. Apparently the polyps are making a comeback with the change in seasonal water temps.

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