Ocean warming is making bacterial infections more severe in corals, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Scientists studied how temperature affects infections in sea life, particularly in corals that build our ocean’s reefs. “These findings suggest that climate warming may pose a greater risk to cold-blooded animals, an important part of the ecosystem,” explains Dr. Jingdi Li, who led the study with Dr. Kayla King. Their team analyzed 60 different studies covering 50 species including corals, fish, and other cold-blooded animals. The findings show a troubling pattern. When waters warm above normal environmental conditions, cold-blooded animals … Continue reading Ocean Warming Escalates Coral Mortality from Bacterial Infections