
Madagascar’s Hidden Reefs Emerge as Vital Climate Refuges
Following the severe 2024 mass bleaching event, coral reefs in southwest Madagascar's Mahafaly Seascape demonstrated unexpectedly high recovery rates. The study reveals that despite significant thermal stress, mortality remained low, suggesting these understudied ecosystems may serve as resilient sanctuaries against climate change.
By Randrianarivo, Rakotomanga, Razafindramasy, Ravelojaona, Ranaivoson, Rakotomalala, Ratsimbazafy


