A blistering marine heat wave caused extensive coral bleaching off the coast of South Florida. But when the temperatures are too hot for too long, the benefits of shading corals from the sun can start to decrease. The machine would need to be mounted on a boat or another type of vessel so it can move around the water, Mead said. In the meantime, scientists are also trying to support heat-stressed corals with more food through a process known as supplemental feeding. correction A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to the Coral Restoration Consortium as the Coral Restoration Foundation.

Source: Washington Post September 07, 2023 18:11 UTC