As warming oceans threaten coral reefs worldwide, marine scientists are hunting for a crucial advantage: coral populations that can withstand higher temperatures. According to Inside Climate News, researchers have identified natural coral strongholds in warmer or more variable reef environments that seem to tolerate elevated heat. By studying these resilient populations, scientists hope to understand the genetic and biological traits that allow survival in warming waters. The theory is promising: knowledge gained from these heat-tough corals could eventually help restore and strengthen more vulnerable reefs facing an increasingly hostile climate.

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