This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Coral reefs are some of the oldest…
Coral reefs are some of the oldest, most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and among the most valuable. They nurture 25% of all ocean life, protect coasts from storms and add billions of dollars yearly to the global economy through their influences on fisheries, new pharmaceuticals, tourism and recreation. Today, the…
As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Just as the world’s zoos breed critically endangered animals in captivity to repopulate the wild, scientists are building a global effort to freeze corals for reef restoration.