These scientists studying coral reefs were brought to tears -- but in a good way

As ocean warming continues to trigger widespread destruction of coral reefs, a decade-long study of remote islands in the Central Pacific suggests these biodiversity hot spots may thrive despite the threats posed by an increasingly hotter planet.

With many parts of the globe in the grip of a nearly...

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