JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dying coral reefs could slow climate change.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cutts, Elise 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how climate change is causing coral reefs to dissolve, which could actually slow down climate change by increasing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Research presented at a conference shows that dissolving reefs could lead to the oceans absorbing up to 400 megatons of additional carbon per year by the end of the century. While this may have a positive impact on climate change, it is important to note that losing coral reefs would also result in the destruction of vital ecosystems that support about 25% of marine species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184957432
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Sciencemag.org is the property of American Association for the Advancement of Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.