Mysterious glowing coral reefs are fighting to recover

Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 10:56 in Biology & Nature

A new study has revealed why some corals exhibit a dazzling colorful display, instead of turning white, when they suffer 'coral bleaching' -- a condition which can devastate reefs and is caused by ocean warming. The scientists behind the research think this phenomenon is a sign that corals are fighting to survive.

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