Can Corals Adapt to Climate Change?

Katherine E Kerlin — November 01, 2017 - 4:05pm

Cool-water corals can adapt to a slightly warmer ocean, but only if global greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. That’s according to a study published Nov. 1 in the journal Science Advances of genetic adaptation and the likely effects of future warming on tabletop corals in the Cook Islands.

Fish Social Lives May Be Key to Saving Coral Reefs

Katherine E Kerlin — April 10, 2017 - 10:54am

Fish provide a critical service for coral reefs by eating algae that can kill coral and dominate reefs if left unchecked. A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study, which analyzed the social feeding behavior of reef fish, suggests that overfishing not only removes vital algae-eaters, but it may cause remaining fish to eat less.

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Can Corals Adapt to Climate Change?

Fish Social Lives May Be Key to Saving Coral Reefs