COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Rising sea level a growing threat to coral
Description: Many coral reefs will be unable to grow fast enough to keep up with rising sea levels, exposing tropical coastlines to increased risk of erosion and flooding, according to new research by an international team of scientists. The research team compared the maximum growth rates of coral reefs with predicted rates of sea level rise, and found many reefs will be unable to keep pace. [Source: University of Maine]
URL: https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2018/06/14/rising-sea-level-growing-threat-coral/
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Source: University of Maine
Publish Date: 6/14/2018
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