Chicago Tribune
10 months agoEnvironment
Climate change is hurting coral, but these reefs are thriving
Some of the world's healthiest coral reefs can be found in the Gulf of Mexico, about 100 miles off the Texas coast.
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has a stunning amount of coral coverage but is vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Mass coral bleaching has been observed in many reefs around the world, including Florida's coral reef which experienced unprecedented bleaching over the summer. [ more ]