jun 28, 2001 - This was the 3rd mass coral bleaching event
recorded. This time it affected a huge area
again. Scientists have also found the
connection between the increase in ocean
water's temperature due to the El Nino. El
Nino is one of the main reasons for the
cause of the mass coral bleaching.
Most mass coral bleaching affects many
countries due to the El Nino. - 2001/2002 (John Veron, 2013)