Coral Bleaching Event Near Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

1-1-1982

Time Period

circa 1982-1983

Abstract

A view of coral bleaching in Pulau Tikus, Indonesia, taken during the 1982-1983 El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event. The corals exhibit signs of severe bleaching, with many appearing white and stressed due to elevated sea temperatures caused by the ENSO phenomenon.

Keywords

Marine science, Oceanography, Coral reefs, Coral bleaching, El Niño-Southern Oscillation, Extreme weather

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Malaysia; Penang Island (Pulau Pinang, Malaysia)

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Folder

Binder 2

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color Photographs