Red Sea 'Super Corals' Show Signs of Climate Stress as Ocean Temperatures Rise

Coral reefs in the Red Sea have long resisted the bleaching that has devastated reefs elsewhere, but scientists remain divided over the reason. Researchers are studying this natural resilience in the hope that it could help protect corals as climate change intensifies. However, the reefs are now beginning to show signs of strain from warming waters. Understanding what makes these corals tough could prove essential to conservation efforts worldwide. The findings underscore how quickly even the most resilient ecosystems may be affected by a changing climate.