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Genome research brings identification of heat-resilient corals a step closer – Mirage News

New research has taken scientists closer to being able to identify corals that are less likely to bleach. The scientists hope this knowledge will be used…

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New research has taken scientists closer to being able to identify corals that are less likely to bleach. The scientists hope this knowledge will be used to target protection of resilient corals and facilitate research into adaptation measures such as selective breeding.
Climate change is recognised as the most significant threat to coral reefs worldwide. Mass coral bleaching occurs when water temperatures exceed long term temperature maxima usually over the summer. If temperatures are extreme …

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