Research Reveals Reef Resistance

Ko Lipe, Thailand. Photo by Milos Prelevic on Unsplash.

Researchers at Michigan State University have found that rice coral pass onto offspring their thermal resistant trait. Coral reefs support nearly a quarter of all marine life and thus play a significant role in maintaining ocean health.

For details: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/new-study-reveals-how-corals-teach-their-offspring-to-beat-the-heat

For context: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/explainers/what-is-reef-restoration