New Science Could Save Dying Coral Reefs, in the Great Barrier Reef and Beyond

Last year, the Great Barrier Reef experienced warmer ocean temperatures that resulted in the death of a third of all coral present on the reef. In an approach to save the reef, new science has been reported that can try to save the dying coral, which includes growing coral on mesh platforms in a sandy lagoon, and then planted on a novel type of clip that will attach to the reef easily. However, the threat of climate change affects the reef's progress because continued warmer temperatures will kill off even more coral.
My reaction to this article is insightful, as I do not read much about the Great Barrier Reef, but also a sign that change needs to happen in the world, with respect to climate change. Because of climate change, the coral is dying off; if the coral dies off, then we lose barriers that can protect us from storms and other events that the ocean assists in. If this new science can assist in saving coral, and we can decrease carbon emissions, then we can continue to have the Great Barrier Reef.



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