Coral Reefs on Remote Pacific Island are Defying Climate Change's Wrath!

Coral reefs, marine biodiversity hotspots, face threats from marine heatwaves.

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Newcastle University's study reveals enhanced thermal tolerance in Palau's reefs.

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Our research uncovers an ecological resilience to climate change," says Liam Lachs.

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The study aligns reef resilience with the Paris Agreement's emissions scenarios.

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Simon Donner warns of potential reduced reef diversity despite resilience.

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Coral reefs, covering just 0.1% of the ocean, sustain 25% of marine species.

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Coral bleaching occurs when stressed corals release their symbiotic algae.

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Conservation initiatives aim to protect the Pacific's invaluable coral reefs.

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The Pacific reef’s future hinges on our collective actions today.

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