Probiotics Help Protect Corals from Heat Waves

A recent study found that treating corals with probiotics helped them survive a heat wave in the Red Sea. These beneficial bacteria prevented the corals from bleaching, which is harmful to their health. This research is important because it shows how we can help protect coral reefs, which are vital to ocean ecosystems. Scientists are excited about these findings and what they mean for coral conservation.

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