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Florida Keys heat wave reveals fourfold coral death risk
A recent study by the University of Georgia, published in the journal Coral Reefs, highlights the severe threats facing marine ecosystems. Researchers found that a combination of disease and extreme heat creates a deadly environment for coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The findings show that diseased coral faces a nearly fourfold increase in mortality risk during marine heat waves. This interaction underscores how climate change accelerates the degradation of vulnerable ocean habitats.