Even the toughest corals are shrinking in warming seas

Even the toughest corals are shrinking in warming seas

Scientists found that Red Sea corals can endure warming seas but grow much smaller and weaken under long-term heat stress. Though recovery is possible in cooler months, rising global temperatures may outpace their resilience, endangering reefs and the people who depend on them.

Environmental News Network - Fighting Extinction, Coral Reefs Show Signs of Adapting to Warming Seas

As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more resilient to warming temperatures than others.