Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts.
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~6 min
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While most corals turn ghostly white when they bleach, some turn neon purple. Scientists were baffled – until now.
May 21, 2020 • ~7 min
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Experts from Harvard and beyond gathered Monday to discuss the oceans’ plight in a warming world, offering hopeful solutions despite the often bleak assessment prompted by warming, pollution, acidification, and coral bleaching.
Sept. 19, 2019 • ~6 min
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