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Chemical Pollution Drains Energy Reserves in Hawaii Corals, Cutting Heat Resilience

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Human-made chemicals are accumulating inside coral tissues in Hawaii, depleting their nutrient and energy reserves. This internal contamination reduces corals' ability to withstand environmental stressors such as warming ocean temperatures. Scientists note that tracking these chemical fingerprints within coral tissue offers a novel method to detect hidden pollution damage. The findings underscore that chemical pollution poses a serious threat to coral survival alongside climate change. Researchers stress that reducing such pollution is essential for safeguarding both marine ecosystems and human health.

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