Coral Reefs That Can Finally Beat the Heat | WILD HOPE

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  @richardmanuel3072 · 2 years ago

  Love to know more of the science behind it. Does heat tolerance mean that the algae is heat tolerant, does the coral protect it, or does the coral tolerate the algae toxins?  Also, if we can assume many coral will bleach and die, is there any work to preserve the species that won't survive?

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  @tedbomba6631 · 2 years ago

  Everyone involved in this project,  from the scientists to every single volunteer, are doing important work to ensure that coral reefs can thrive globally. I was unaware of the existence of heat tolerant corals and was under the impression that it was only a matter of time before all of these reefs would die off. Now if nations around the world can work together to prevent the mining of minerals off of the bottom of all oceans we could be one step closer to keeping our oceans healthy.

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• CO

  @coralfish12g · 2 years ago

  This is awesome! Well done to the researchers and locals in Hawaii for taking on this project! 🐠💙

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• VA

  @Valorene · 2 years ago

  The team turning this into an interactive, community project with volunteers is really cool.

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• FR

  @FreeJaffa92 · 2 years ago

  This made my day significantly brighter.

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• TR

  @treshmengob · 2 years ago

  This is why I love science. My only question is how these corals react to ocean acidification bc that's the second part of the problem, as far as I understand.

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  @SuperShyaro · 2 years ago

  I think it's less "the algae leaves the coral", more "the coral ejects the algae"

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• DA

  @Daquiriwolfgirl · 2 years ago

  Bless your team. We need this attention in the Cayman Islands. The difference within my lifetime is absolutely heartbreaking. I feel like i'm losing my home every time I go swimming and notice the differences.

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  @shaguftafahmid9632 · 2 years ago

  Great work that realize  us how extreme  efforts  will require  if we  destroyed  our natural  resources. Hope for the best heat resistance coral generations.

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  @quentinmanson3287 · 2 years ago

  Your group of coral saviors are helping ensure future generations can experience what we do today in the ocean

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• BU

  @BumblyBear · 2 years ago

  Caring about one thing passionately and dedicating yourself to it is how you make effective change. Bravo

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  @Exquailibur · 2 years ago

  That is an underrated conservation tool, many endangered animals breed rather well in captivity so selective breeding to increase hardiness could be a solution.

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