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"Reviving Coral Reefs: Innovations and Challenges in the Face of Record Heat Levels"

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Source: NPR
"Reviving Coral Reefs: Innovations and Challenges in the Face of Record Heat Levels"
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Scientists in Australia are breeding "super corals" in an effort to help the Great Barrier Reef withstand the effects of climate change. By selectively breeding corals that can tolerate extreme heat better, they hope to buy time for the reefs to adapt. However, many coral biologists caution that breeding "super corals" is not a long-term solution and emphasize the urgent need to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Topics:scienceenvironment#assisted-evolution#climate-change#coral-breeding#environment#great-barrier-reef#marine-science
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  1. Oceans are hitting record heat levels. Could 'super corals' cope?  NPR
  2. New technologies could be key to saving coral reefs — one method grows 'reef-ready' coral in 6 to 9 months  The Cool Down
  3. 'Reef stars' restored Indonesia's blast-damaged corals in just 4 years  Grist
  4. Researchers assess Florida Keys coral health following marine heat wave  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  5. How the coral crisis affects other marine wildlife  Cosmos

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