Scientists in Florida are racing against time to save elkhorn coral from extinction, moving 30 genetically diverse fragments from offshore nurseries to a land-based facility to shield them from an impending heatwave that could trigger catastrophic bleaching. With coral populations already functionally extinct in many coastal areas due to repeated heat stress, researchers are employing bold, innovative tactics—like genetic preservation and multi-site storage—to safeguard the species’ future. As climate change accelerates reef collapse, this urgent intervention underscores the fragility of marine ecosystems and the creative science needed to protect them.
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