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Underwater umbrellas proposed to shield coral reefs from heat
Original: Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage
Scientists are floating the idea of deploying underwater umbrellas to protect coral reefs from heat damage caused by marine heatwaves. The shades would reduce sunlight reaching the water surface above reefs, lowering temperatures during bleaching events. The concept has been picked up by multiple US news outlets, drawing attention to new engineering approaches being considered as bleaching episodes intensify worldwide.
Why now: Marine heatwaves and coral bleaching are worsening, prompting interest in novel protection technologies.
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Evidence
- Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage · CBS 19 News
- Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage · The Conway Daily Sun
- Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage · The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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