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Anna Jöst Kim, Taihun Kim (KIOST)
Jeju Island, South Korea
June 8, 2026
"Researchers have documented a 'slumping' or 'melting' event affecting soft corals around Jeju Island, South Korea, since 2024. The phenomenon is linked to rising sea temperatures and changes in salinity caused by increased freshwater inflow from the Yangtze River. A study published in Scientific Reports highlights the potential threat to marine ecosystems."