Scientists and reef managers are calling for ‘assisted evolution’ to help accelerate coral reef adaptation in the face of global warming.
- Reader in Coral Reef Ecology, Newcastle University
Natural selection won’t keep pace with global warming if the Paris climate agreement isn’t realised.
Improvements in heat tolerance remain modest compared to future heatwaves.
Los arrecifes de coral están en peligro en todo el mundo y podrían desaparecer por completo. La impresión en 3D es una posible ayuda, pero no salvará a todos.
Coral reefs are in crisis around the world, and may disappear entirely. 3D printing is a new idea to help them – but it won’t be a cure all.
