Gulf of Aqaba corals survive record-breaking heatwaves, offering hope amid global coral crisis

Low-Res_Coral Reef 2 Credit Maoz Fine

Source: Maoz Fine

A new study reveals that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have withstood four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world’s most extreme 2024 event, without suffering mass bleaching — a resilience unmatched elsewhere. 

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