Dead coral skeletons left by bleaching events hinder reef recovery
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
Coral reefs are like underwater cities, with myriad species forming a thriving ocean metropolis. That complexity, however, can hinder a reef's survival, scientists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have found.
After bleaching events, the dead coral skeletons left behind allow seaweed to outgrow new young coral, preventing reefs from recovering. The resul . . .
Coral reefs are like underwater cities, with myriad species forming a thriving ocean metropolis. That complexity, however, can hinder a reef's survival, scientists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have found.
After bleaching events, the dead coral skeletons left behind allow seaweed to outgrow new young coral, preventing reefs from recovering. The resul . . .