Single-species Plots of Corals are More Apt to Die (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Single-species Plots of Corals are More Apt to Die

Caption

A wave of death sweeps over an experimental plot of corals made up of a single species. Plots of corals containing three species faired much better. Biodiversity appears to measurably make a difference in overall coral health.

Credit

Georgia Tech / Cody Clements

Usage Restrictions

None

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.