Coral reefs in Fiji’s Northern Division are showing signs of severe bleaching, with some mortality already recorded in shallow areas, according to a social media update by Reef Explorer Fiji. The organisation said its director recently surveyed reefs in Savusavu Bay, along the Hibiscus Highway and in Natewa Bay, where significant bleaching was observed. “Pretty severe bleaching was found on reefs in Savusavu Bay down to about 8–10 metres, as wel…
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