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Underwater umbrellas for coral reefs could help protect against heat damage

October 2, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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Underwater umbrellas for coral reefs could help protect against heat damage

High sea temperatures driven by the climate crisis damage corals, bleaching them ghostly white and killing them. While restoration of dead reefs is possible, it’s difficult and expensive, and restored corals are vulnerable to future heat waves. Finding ways to stop or slow the damage to existing reefs is crucial.

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