Corals Stressed, but Location, Location, Location Matters

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 18:00 in Earth & Climate

A new study has identified a troubling change in long-term coral growth patterns on the world's second largest barrier reef. The findings suggest that corals closest to the open ocean -- and furthest from traditional land-based threats -- are having the most trouble coping with environmental stress, from sources such as climate change and pollutants.

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