Evidence of acclimatization or adaptation in Hawaiian corals to higher ocean temperatures

Evidence of acclimatization or adaptation in Hawaiian corals to higher ocean temperatures

Ocean temperatures have been accelerating at an alarming rate mainly due to anthropogenic fossil fuel emissions. This has led to an increase in the severity and duration of coral bleaching events. Predicted projections for the state of reefs do not take into account the rates of adaptation or acclim...

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Main Authors: Steve L. Coles, Keisha D. Bahr, Ku’ulei S. Rodgers, Stacie L. May, Ashley E. McGowan, Anita Tsang, Josh Bumgarner, Ji Hoon Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-08-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Climate change
Coral reefs
Adaptation
Bleaching
Ocean warming
Acclimatization
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5347.pdf

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