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)
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