In a first, probiotics helped real coral survive a real heatwave
Scientists tested probiotics on wild coral during a real heatwave in the Red Sea and found the treatment helped the coral survive. The study showed that both live and dead microbes could improve coral health in extreme conditions. This is the first time such a method has been tested in real-world conditions rather than a lab setting.
A probiotic treatment helped wild coral survive a marine heatwave in the Red Sea. The study used both live and dead microbes and found they improved coral health.
This research offers a potential new tool to help protect coral reefs from the effects of climate change, which are causing widespread damage to marine ecosystems.
The study shows that science can find practical solutions to environmental challenges, offering hope for preserving vital marine life and ecosystems.
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