Healthy and Bleached Coral (IMAGE)

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Healthy and Bleached Coral

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Genetic differences among these bleached and healthy corals of the same species contributed to their fate. New guidelines for coral restoration outline a concrete plan for collecting, raising, and replanting corals that prioritizes genetic diversity, maximizing the potential for corals to adapt to their changing environment. https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/coral-bleaching-fl-keys-national-marine-sanctuary-oct-2015

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Ilsa Kuffner, US Geological Survey

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