Biology

Heat tolerance varies considerably within a reef-building coral species on the Great Barrier Reef

M. S. Naugle, H. Denis, et al.

This study by Melissa S. Naugle, Hugo Denis, Véronique J. L. Mocellin, Patrick W. Laffy, Iva Popovic, Line K. Bay, and Emily J. Howells reveals fascinating insights into the heat tolerance of corals in the *Acropora hyacinthus* complex across the Great Barrier Reef. With a remarkable variation in thermal thresholds, the research highlights the influence of local adaptation and the potential for genomic variation in conservation efforts.