Biology

Dynamic symbioses reveal pathways to coral survival through prolonged heatwaves

D. C. Claar, S. Starko, et al.

In a groundbreaking study by Danielle C. Claar and colleagues, surprising pathways to coral survival during prolonged heatwaves are uncovered. While traditional beliefs suggest recovery only happens after temperatures normalize, this research reveals that some corals can thrive even in elevated temperatures by switching to heat-tolerant symbionts, but only when local disturbances are minimal. Discover the unexpected resilience of corals in our changing oceans.