Scientists deploy experimental corals to Dry Tortugas to test introduction of new genetic diversity
The new corals are also intended to increase heat tolerance in Florida’s depleted elkhorn corals
The new corals are also intended to increase heat tolerance in Florida’s depleted elkhorn corals
Recent research suggests climate change could supercharge swings between quiet years and hyperactive seasons.
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Scientists crossbreed Florida and Honduran elkhorn corals in a step toward restoring reef resilience in increasingly warmer oceans.
University of Miami researchers imported corals from Honduras to breed them with Florida corals for more resilient offspring.
Historic coral breeding effort marks new era in coral research and reef restoration.
By Philip Stoddard, Florida International University This year made Floridians feel climate change in our daily lives as we slogged ...
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