Marine ecology

A divers swims above a reed coral population bleached after a long period of contact with abnormally warmed seawater, off Key Biscayne, Florida, USA, August 28, 2026. Photo: AFP

US searches for coral species capable of adapting to warming seawater

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Warmer seawater has threatened coral reefs in Florida (USA), prompting scientists to search for species that are better heat-resistant to climate change.