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Ocean currents do far more than move seawater. Driven by winds, Earth's rotation, tides and differences in water density, they redistribute heat, bring nutrients towards the surface, influence ecosystems and weather, transport pollutants and connect distant parts of the planet.
A bleached coral is under stress, but it is not necessarily dead. If conditions improve in time, some corals can regain their algae and recover.
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Ocean currents do far more than move seawater. Driven by winds, Earth's rotation, tides and differences in water density, they redistribute heat, bring nutrients towards the surface, influence ecosystems and weather, transport pollutants and connect distant parts of the planet.
A bleached coral is under stress, but it is not necessarily dead. If conditions improve in time, some corals can regain their algae and recover.
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Why did sexual reproduction persist despite its biological costs? A new yeast experiment suggests genetic recombination can help populations avoid harmful evolutionary baggage and remain adaptable when environments change.
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