Deep reefs unlikely to save shallow coral reefs
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 21:51
in Earth & Climate
Often highlighted as important ecological refuges, deep sections of coral reefs (30-60 m depth) can offer protection from the full force of climate change-related impacts, such as intensifying storms and warm-water bleaching. However new research questions their role in acting as a source of new corals for damaged shallow reefs.