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Climate change threatens coral reefs in the Maldives NORTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES - JANUARY 24: A general view of the island as coral reefs show severe damage due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change during dives in the North Ari Atoll, Maldives on January 24, 2026. Observations reveal a significant decline in coral populations, along with coral bleaching. Anemones, schools of snapper fish, hawksbill sea turtles and a dense moray eel population at the area known as fishtank were observed during the dives. Tahsin Ceylan Anadolu Ari Atoll Maldives. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

Climate change threatens coral reefs in the Maldives NORTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES - JANUARY 24: A general view of the island as coral reefs show severe damage due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change during dives in the North Ari Atoll, Maldives on January 24, 2026. Observations reveal a significant decline in coral populations, along with coral bleaching. Anemones, schools of snapper fish, hawksbill sea turtles and a dense moray eel population at the area known as fishtank were observed during the dives. Tahsin Ceylan Anadolu Ari Atoll Maldives. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

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Climate change threatens coral reefs in the Maldives NORTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES - JANUARY 24: A general view of the island as coral reefs show severe damage due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change during dives in the North Ari Atoll, Maldives on January 24, 2026. Observations reveal a significant decline in coral populations, along with coral bleaching. Anemones, schools of snapper fish, hawksbill sea turtles and a dense moray eel population at the area known as fishtank were observed during the dives. Tahsin Ceylan Anadolu Ari Atoll Maldives. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

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