COSEE Ocean Systems: News
A Glimmer of Hope for Coral Reefs
Description: Climate change is expected to devastate coral reefs, as warmer oceans are believed to be inhospitable to corals. But corals may be more robust than commonly thought. A number of studies have found coral colonies that endure high water temperatures. Now, a team of scientists has taken a step toward identifying the genetic mechanisms that might be giving some corals a natural resilience to thermal stress. [Source: ScienceNOW]
URL: http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/01/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-coral-reef.html?ref=hp
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Source: ScienceNOW
Publish Date: 1/7/2013
Reading Level: Basic
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