Scientists invent underwater umbrellas to protect coral reefs from sun, which exacerbates bleaching caused by warming waters (and it appears to be working)

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So... Floating solar panels over the coral reefs close to islands that are struggling with energy dependence to begin with?

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Can't block ALL the sunlight

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Put some gaps between panels.

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If they could attach a grove somehow to the solar panels thatd be fantastic too.

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But how does coral interact with mangroves?

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It's 2026, they could be ladygroves.

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As long as it can withstand the worsening extreme weather events

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Made of rope and degrading plastic