Coral Sampling (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption Dustin Kemp and his colleagues found that an abnormal and extended period of cold temperatures in January and February 2010 devastated coral reefs in the Florida Keys. Credit Credit: Clinton Oakley/University of Georgia Usage Restrictions Please credit Clinton Oakley/University of Georgia License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.