Discovery of Kimberley Reef-Building Coral Lifeline against Climate Change

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Article and Radio Interview discussing the findings of Carmignani et al., 2023 about feeding strategies of mesophtotic corals at Ashmore Reef, WA, where the light environment was severely reduced. 

Period20 May 2023

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  • TitleDiscovery of Kimberley reef-building coral lifeline against climate change
    Media name/outletRTR FM
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date20/05/23
    DescriptionNew research off the coast of WA is unlocking mysteries in coral, specifically coral lurking deep underwater in the Kimberley region which could help battle the impacts of climate change on WA's marine habitats. The study focuses largely on deepwater mesophytic coral and has found some pretty interesting results as to how they’re able to survive despite the lack of sunlight. Former Curtin University honours student Amy Carmignani was the lead author of the study and is now a PhD student at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. She joined Fiona Bartholomaeus for On The Record to discuss her findings.
    Producer/AuthorFiona Bartholomaeus
    URLhttps://rtrfm.com.au/story/discovery-of-kimberley-reef-building-coral-lifeline-against-climate-change/
    PersonsAmy Carmignani
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Keywords

  • MESOPHOTIC
  • CORAL
  • ASHMORE REEF
  • CORAL ECOLOGY
  • CORAL NUTRITION
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