Checking coral reef health one tile at a time (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Checking coral reef health one tile at a time

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Johnson and her team used special settlement tiles (pictured) that accumulate calcium carbonate over time. Measuring this accumulation indicates the condition and health of the reef.

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© 2022 KAUST; Sean Mattson

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