Heat and cold damage corals in their own ways
Posted by ScienceDaily: Oceanography News on 2 February, 2012
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Around the world coral reefs are facing threats brought by climate change and dramatic shifts in sea temperatures. While warming has been the primary focus for scientists and ocean policy managers, cold can also cause significant damage. Scientists have shown that cool temperatures can inflict more damage in the short term, but heat is more destructive in the long run....