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.