National Geographic News reports that coinciding with Hurricane Mitch, a mass - bleaching event occurred in 1997 and 1998 resulting in a 48 percent reduction of the live coral cover.
Uudisteportaal „National Geographic News ” annab teada, et orkaan Mitchi laastamistööga ajaliselt kokkulangenud massiline korallide pleekimine aastatel 1997 / 98 vähendas elusat korallkatet 48 protsendi võrra.