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