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Heat and Cold Damage Coral in Different Ways
February 9, 2012 | UC San Diego

“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.” Quoted from the NSF press release.


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