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Researchers Breed Heat-Resistant Corals for Ningaloo Reef Survival

6/9/2025

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Australian researchers are pioneering the breeding of heat-tolerant corals to protect the Ningaloo reef from rising sea temperatures. Their findings reveal that corals with a warmer-water parent boast double the survival rates under heat stress. However, experts warn that without phasing out fossil fuels, these efforts may only provide a temporary fix for coral preservation.

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Australian researchers are pioneering the breeding of heat-tolerant corals to protect the Ningaloo reef from rising sea temperatures. Their findings reveal that corals with a warmer-water parent boast double the survival rates under heat stress. However, experts warn that without phasing out fossil fuels, these efforts may only provide a temporary fix for coral preservation.