Israel-Australia study highlights risks of selective adaptation in coral

Corals living in mangrove lagoons that undergo significant variations in multiple environmental conditions display stress-tolerance traits. But these adaptations come at a cost.

Sydney researchers had previously discovered the coral species Porites lutea thrives in both mangrove and reef sites.

Sydney researchers had previously discovered the coral species Porites lutea thrives in both mangrove and reef sites.

(photo credit: Emma Camp)

ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

AUGUST 2, 2023 16:44