EcologybioRxiv
Bleaching resistant corals retain heat tolerance following acclimatization to environmentally distinct reefs
K. L. Barott, A. S. Huffmyer, J. M. Davidson…·R. D. Gates
This study shows that bleaching-resistant corals retain their heat tolerance after transplantation between reefs, suggesting they can enhance population resilience to ocean warming.
DOI 10.1073/pnas.2025435118