Dr. Margaret Miller emphasized, "The heatwave was a horrible time. But I was impressed and surprised that the data came out with such an extreme pattern." This underscores the unexpected resilience of young IVF-bred corals.
The study indicates that 90% of young IVF-created corals remained healthy during last year’s marine heatwave, showcasing their ability to retain essential algae.
Older non-IVF corals, conversely, saw about only a quarter remain healthy, highlighting their vulnerability in extreme conditions.
Breeding corals by IVF, instead of traditional fragmentation, enhances genetic diversity, enabling better adaptation to changing environments, according to Dr. Miller.
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