Unfortunately our fears are now real.
This is patch reef in Newfound Harbor SPA, lower Florida Keys (near Big Pine)
Photo taken by Lauren Toth Thu July 20, 2023. Many reports now of extensive bleaching in the Keys. Water temps ~92 (normal 85) Thanks ⁦@BillPrechtpic.twitter.com/sEVLVqXLX3

— Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) July 23, 2023