Scientists identify 64,000 sq miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis
Scientists have identified 64,000 square miles of coral reefs that show resilience to climate change, significantly higher than previous estimates. This discovery provides a roadmap for conservation efforts as nations work toward the '30 by 30' global protection target.
Why it matters
Identifying climate-resilient ecosystems is critical for prioritizing environmental protection and biodiversity preservation in the face of global warming.
FILE PHOTO: Fish swim at a coral reef inside a 'Rahui' or restricted area in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, August 4, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Fish swim near recovering coral reefs after bleaching in late December 2023 due to extreme weather, in Bondalem village, Buleleng regency, Bali, Indonesia, June 20, 2024. REUTERS/Yuddy Cahya Budiman/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Fish swim at a coral reef in French Polynesia 1 of 2 FILE PHOTO: Fish swim at a coral reef inside a 'Rahui' or restricted area in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, August 4, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo SINGAPORE, June 16 (Reuters) - Scientists have identified nearly 166,000 sq km (64,000 sq miles) of coral reefs that are capable of surviving and recovering from climate change, three times more than previously estimated, research showed on Tuesday.
The report relies on scientific data and conservation research without ideological framing.
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