Caribbean Corals at Risk: The Threat of Newly-Discovered Probiotic Species
A new probiotic that could help Caribbean corals resist the impact of climate change is under threat. It was recently discovered living in healthy colonies of coral in the Caribbean and could be a potential solution to the devastating effects of climate change on coral reefs. Unfortunately, these probiotic corals are now threatened by an increase in ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, and other human-made pollutants. As the effects of our changing climate become more severe, it is essential that we protect these coral colonies and their probiotic inhabitants. Doing so could provide us with the necessary protection to allow coral reefs to thrive in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
source: Phys.org