FfFfFfFF 58,120 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Researchers have discovered that most of the reefs in New Caledonia are abundant and healthy, even in places that are directly impacted by human activities. “The reefs of New Caledonia are simply spectacular. Incredible diversity. Remarkable morphology,” said Dr. Purkis. “One of our most surprising findings from New Caledonia was coral reefs thriving in unexpected locations, such as Prony Bay,” said Alexandra Dempsey, the director of Science Management at KSLOF. The experts were shocked to find such high coral cover in the bay, where the murky water is contaminated by nutrient and sediment runoff from nearby copper mines and the presence of hydrothermal vents. “Corals were surprisingly abundant in what would normally be sub-optimal conditions for coral growth. This gives us hope for the future of coral reefs,” said Dempsey. “More research is needed, but this finding shows us that at least some corals can adapt to survive in high-stress environments.” Source: https://www.earth.com/news/coral-reefs-in-new-caledonia-provide-hope-for-the-future/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,857 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I wonder if it's genetically stronger ones. Hopefully natural selection will help the stronger ones grow so they can withstand our impact Not that I'm suggesting they should have to or that we should rely on that. But since there's going to be impact for the foreseeable future cuz the human race is just that wreckless, at least this is some piece of good news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMonst3r 5,681 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Still it doesnt mean we can continue messing with the planet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Temptation 11,209 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Inb4 climate change is a hoax jk don’t @ me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife 7,079 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Battle for your life, New Caledonian coral reef! Yaas, sweetie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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