News Headline
In a Race Against the Clock, Scientists in Hawaii Hope “Super Coral” Can Survive Climate Change
Source
TriplePundit
Publication Date
2017-09-22
Coral reefs offer a bevy of economic benefits. They are the foundation of many fisheries, and in regions from Florida to Australia, coral reefs help support local tourism. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has estimated that coral reefs contribute goods and services valued at approximately $375 billion annually – $8.5 billion around Florida alone.