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New Research Says Stony Corals Could Survive Climate Change Due to Their Human Bone-Like Structures

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New Research Says Stony Corals Could Survive Climate Change Due to Their Human Bone-Like Structures

New Research Says Stony Corals Could Survive Climate Change Due to Their Human Bone-Like Structures

There's good news coming out of the ocean!.Certain types of coral β€” stony corals,specially β€” feature biominerals with ablend of proteins almost like human bones.Why is this important?.That skeleton-like structure can actually helpthem withstand the effects of climate change.The team's discoveries are especially helpfulto understand how corals will change as theworld around us continues to evolve.Coral reefs themselves are essentialto protect our bodies of water.They defend shorelines from potentialdamage created by erosion and storms alike.Plus, they offer a place of refuge for fish


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