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Marine Catastrophe? Soft Corals Melting Away Due To Global Warming, Says Researcher
Coral extinction could mean a worldwide catastrophe impacting all marine and terrestrial life. Environmental stress is damaging the symbiotic relationship between soft corals and the microscopic symbiotic algae living in their tissues. There is no doubt that global warming is to blame, warns a prominent marine biologist, explaining that this symbiotic relationship is key for the survival of most soft corals.