Why Are Some Corals Flourishing in a Time of Global Warming?
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 15:30
in Earth & Climate
As Earth's temperature climbs, stony corals are in decline. Less discussed, however, is the plight of gorgonian corals -- softer, flexible, tree-like species. Divers have noted that gorgonians seem to be proliferating in parts of the Caribbean, and a new study will look to quantify this phenomenon.