Marine scientists have revealed that coral reefs face severe risks as ocean warming accelerates beyond their natural adaptation capabilities. A new study published in Science shows that coral survival depends heavily on rapid reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Liam Lachs of Newcastle University, who led the research, used eco-evolutionary simulation models to examine coral populations’ responses to various warming scenarios. “Marine heatwaves are triggering mass coral bleaching mortality events across the world’s shallow tropical reef ecosystems, and the increasing frequency and intensity of these events is set to ramp up under climate change,” Dr. Lachs stated. The study … Continue reading Coral Reefs Face Extinction as Global Warming Nears 3°C, Scientists Warn Paris Agreement Goals Are Critical for Survival