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As coral reefs face unprecedented heat, scientists experiment with new ways to protect them

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Record-breaking sea surface temperatures have persisted globally since March 2023 .

More than three-quarters of the world’s reefs have experienced heat stress intense enough to bleach corals.

Scientists are experimenting with new methods of restoring reefs and making corals more resilient to warmer seas.

“We still have time to right the ship,” NOAA says.

Scientists have warned about corals’ fate for years .

70% to 90% of corals are at risk of long-term degradation’ if global temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Scientists hope to breed corals with Florida ’s natives to produce a more heat-tolerant coral.