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QUT researchers have revealed key biological processes that enable corals to attach to reef surfaces, a discovery with strong potential to improve coral restoration worldwide.

In a recently released report, a team of international climate scientists warns that saving many tropical coral reefs from destruction caused by rising ocean temperatures will now require extraordinary effort.

Passing 1.5C include more frequent and intense heatwaves and storms, increased damage to coral reefs and growing threats to human health and livelihoods, UN scientists have said.

To uncover this trend, the researchers analyzed thousands of geological records from natural indicators such as ancient coral reefs and mangrove formations.

Mass coral die-off is underway and, unless global warming is reversed, large reef systems as we know them will disappear.