This summer 2023 water temperatures in La Ventana Bay have steadily remained above historical maximum levels. When coral is overheated, it expels photosynthesizing algae that produces food and energy so the coral can grow and remain healhty. Coral losing its algae then turns white. We are seeing a significant coral bleaching event happening still at the end of September 2023, and wont’ cease until temperatures drop below the coral bleaching threshold. William desertplayer@hotmail.com