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Underwater umbrellas proposed to shield coral reefs from heat
Original: Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage
Researchers are reporting that underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage. The shade devices would be deployed over reefs to reduce water temperatures during marine heatwaves, which cause coral bleaching. The story is being picked up by multiple regional outlets across the United States as interest grows in engineering solutions to protect reefs from warming oceans.
Why now: Concern over coral bleaching from warming oceans is driving interest in novel protection methods like shading reefs.
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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