The genes of heat tolerant corals on the Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Institute of Marine Science are a world leader in reef adaptation and restoration science. Our research on coral adaptation is helping to understand the natural capacity of corals and reefs to adapt to warming oceans.
We know that coral species that grow in warmer environments are naturally more tolerant of higher water temperatures than those that live in cooler areas. How do these corals resist bleaching?
Using technology from our international recognised National Sea Simulator, we can now undertake research whilst at sea to uncover the answer.
Learn more about our reef recovery, adaptation and restoration work: www.aims.gov.au/research/reef-recovery/RRAP
The research is funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Australian Research Council and the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program under the partnership of the Australian Government’s #ReefTrust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
AIMS involvement in RRAP is part of a collaborative effort with other research and management organisations, including Queensland University of Technology, the University of Queensland, as well as Southern Cross University and James Cook University who support PhD students associated with this project.

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