Coral reefs are vital lines of defence against hurricanes. But their future is in doubt
The same warm ocean temperatures that are supercharging storms in the Atlantic Ocean are also wreaking havoc on coral reefs, which help protect coastlines against the powerful waves caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.
![Coral reefs are vital lines of defence against hurricanes. But their future is in doubt](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7253180.1720027427!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/climate-texas-coral-reefs.jpg)
![Bleached coral is visible next to healthy coral during a scuba dive off the coast of Galveston, Texas, last year. Experts say healthy coral reefs help fend off the powerful waves brought by hurricanes. Bleached coral is visible next to healthy coral during a scuba dive](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7253180.1720027427!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/climate-texas-coral-reefs.jpg)
The same warm ocean temperatures that are supercharging storms in the Atlantic Ocean are also wreaking havoc on coral reefs, which help protect coastlines against the powerful waves caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.
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