# South Florida coral reefs

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### Florida Coral Cover Drops to <5% as Ocean Heat Threatens $500M in Annual Coastal Losses
2026-07-20 04:38:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

Rising ocean temperatures have pushed Florida's coral reefs below 5% coverage, slashing their capacity to absorb 97% of wave energy and putting $500 million in annual U.S. coastal erosion damages at risk. Restoration efforts aim to reduce reliance on the $10 billion century-long beach nourishment bill.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/florida-coral-collapse-less-than-5-percent-coastal-losses-500m

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