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New hope for Barrier Reef follows Red Sea coral discovery

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Marine biologists working in the Red Sea say a type of coral has been discovered that could be resistant to climate change-induced bleaching. The finding is sparking new hope among Australian scientists that the coral could be used to help repair the Great Barrier Reef.


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By Charitha Adikari, Abby Dinham

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Marine biologists working in the Red Sea say a type of coral has been discovered that could be resistant to climate change-induced bleaching. The finding is sparking new hope among Australian scientists that the coral could be used to help repair the Great Barrier Reef.



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