Scientists identify 166,000 sq km of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis
Scientists have identified 166,000 square kilometers of coral reefs that show resilience to climate change and bleaching events. This discovery provides a roadmap for conservation efforts and meeting global protection targets.
Why it matters
It offers a rare optimistic outlook for marine biodiversity and provides actionable data for international environmental policy.
Fish swim near recovering coral reefs after bleaching in late December 2023 due to extreme weather, in Bondalem village, Buleleng regency, Bali, Indonesia, on Jun 20, 2024. (Photo: REUTERS/Yuddy Cahya Budiman)
The report focuses on scientific findings and conservation data without political or ideological bias.
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