🌊 New paper alert 🌊 Findings reveal coral reefs πŸͺΈ are under pressure, but they do better in marine protected areas, deeper waters, & compact reef patches.
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https://projectseahorse.org/coral-reef-survival-depth-marine-protected-areas-and-seascape-structure-are-key/

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Coral reef survival: depth, marine protected areas, and seascape structure are key - Project Seahorse

Living corals are more likely to survive and thrive when found in deeper water, within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), or in compact reef patches, according to a new study by UBC researchers published in People and Nature. Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Living corals create shelter for hundreds …

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