Parts of the Great Barrier Reef may survive until 2080s due to cooler water, offering hope for coral adaptation.

Researchers have identified parts of the Great Barrier Reef that may survive until the 2080s due to cooler water upwelling, which helps protect corals from bleaching. These cooler areas, found in the Ribbon Reefs, Swains, Pompey reefs, and parts of the Eastern Torres Strait and Whitsundays, could serve as refuges for coral adaptation. Scientists are working to enhance coral resilience through the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program.

November 29, 2024
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