Mediterranean overheating: underwater forests are dying and starfish are suffering

The impact of global warming on corals in the tropics has been documented for years by climatologists.

But Patrick Bonhomme never imagined observing this phenomenon not far from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône).

In charge of fishing and biodiversity management at the Calanques National Park, it was enough for him to dive on Tuesday afternoon to see the damage caused by the spectacular rise in temperatures in the Mediterranean.

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