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Houtman Abrolhos Corals Show High Resilience to 2025 Heatwave, Unlike Global Losses
Coral reefs at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia endured a prolonged heatwave in early 2025 virtually unscathed, unlike widespread global die-offs. Researchers found exceptional heat tolerance across multiple species, with lab tests showing survival rates far exc…
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Scientists Use Conservation Genomics to Address Climate Impacts on Ecosystems
Researchers are applying conservation genomics to help ecosystems adapt to rapid climate change, which exceeds natural evolutionary rates. This approach involves sequencing DNA to identify resilient traits in species like corals, seagrasses, and redwoods. The work aims to improve…