Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami’s reefs from climate change

Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami’s reefs from climate change

Scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Coral in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami's coast

This image provided by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School shows a diver planting a crossbred coral species from Honduras on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 off the coast of Miami to help Florida’s coral reefs become more resilient to climate change. (University of Miami Rosenstiel School via AP)