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  1. Mote Marine Laboratory researchers, including Sara Williams, are studying a coral disease that emerged off the Caribbean coast with the goal of rebuilding Florida reefs.

A marine heat wave caused coral decline and mass mortality in the Keys, prompting a lab response.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 28
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A marine heat wave caused coral decline and mass mortality in the Keys, prompting a lab response.

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  1. NOAA marked the Florida Keys at Alert Level 1 for coral bleaching as El Niño drives up water temperatures in the region.Sub-event
  2. Marine heatwave triggers coral mass mortality in the Keys, prompting research response.1 source

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  • wgcu.orgSpawning or using fragments are two ways local scientists are attempting to replenish Florida's coral reefs: Dispatch from Kimberly's Reef