Dead coral recruited to help keep the Great Barrier Reef alive

The changing climate is affecting all kinds of environments, but few places are harder hit than coral reefs. Australia's Great Barrier Reef in particular has suffered several severe coral die-offs in recent years, and its ultimate fate is looking pretty dire. Now, researchers from the University of Queensland have outlined a plan to recycle dead coral into structures that can help protect the remaining reef and promote new growth.

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Category: Environment

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• Australia
• Coral
• Great Barrier Reef
• University of Queensland

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