Global map reveals climate-resilient coral reefs as conservation priorities
TL;DR
Researchers mapped climate resilience of coral reefs and found about 166,000 square kilometers globally that can withstand warming, with hotspots in the Bahamas, Cuba, Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Resilience stems from factors like upwelling cooling, favorable microbes, and the ability to rebound after bleaching, guiding targeted conservation investments such as protected areas and restoration. However, El Niño and ongoing warming threaten reefs, and protecting diversity of resilience within reefs is crucial.
Topics:worldenvironment#climate-change#conservation#coral-reefs#environment#marine-science#resilience
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