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Underwater Umbrellas Cut and Reverse Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
Original: Underwater Umbrellas Reduce—and Reverse—Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
Scientists are deploying underwater 'umbrellas'—shade structures placed over reefs—to protect Caribbean corals from intense sunlight that drives bleaching. Reports indicate the approach not only reduces bleaching but can help reverse it, offering a new tool for reef conservation as ocean heat stress intensifies across the region.
Why now: A novel, promising technique for saving bleached reefs is drawing attention amid rising concerns over ocean warming.
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