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Underwater umbrellas proposed to shade coral reefs from bleaching
Original: These underwater umbrellas can shade coral reefs to protect them from bleaching
Engineers are developing underwater umbrellas that float above coral reefs to shade them from intense sunlight, reducing the risk of coral bleaching during marine heatwaves. The idea is that blocking excess light and heat could buy vulnerable reefs time as ocean temperatures climb. The concept is drawing attention as researchers search for new ways to protect reefs threatened by warming seas.
Why now: Rising ocean temperatures and repeated mass bleaching events have put coral protection methods in the spotlight.
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