Scientists Breed a New Generation of "Super Corals"
Clip: Season 48 Episode 4 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Coral reefs are in crisis as ocean heatwaves are draining them of life.
Some corals, called "super corals," are more resistant to temperature changes and bleaching. Discover how scientist Ruth Gates began a "super coral" breeding program to create more resilient reefs.
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Scientists Breed a New Generation of "Super Corals"
Clip: Season 48 Episode 4 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Some corals, called "super corals," are more resistant to temperature changes and bleaching. Discover how scientist Ruth Gates began a "super coral" breeding program to create more resilient reefs.
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Scientists race to help corals adapt to warming oceans through assisted evolution. (28s)
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