Marine Heatwaves Hit Gorgonians Hard in Mediterranean

Marine heatwaves are playing a wild game with gorgonians in the northwestern Mediterranean! Over the past 20 years, these coral-like wonders have dropped 45% in biomass. Even the protected areas couldn't escape the heat, showing big losses during those sizzling spells. It's a big reminder that we need to act fast to save our oceans before it's game over!