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Coral Disease Outbreaks Linked to Winter Temperatures, Not Just Warm Summers


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Source: NOAA

September 16, 2010

 

For the first time, scientists have linked mild water temperatures during the preceding winter period with outbreaks of coral diseases on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. By studying satellite measurements of unusual sea surface temperatures, the international team of scientists also examined the magnitude of stress upon corals from unusually warm temperatures, particularly in summer, and confirmed a strong relationship with coral disease outbreaks.

 

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