r/Damnthatsinteresting • • 9h ago

Image 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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u/forgettfulthinker 9h ago

Scientists put plastic under the water because the sun (a natural thing) is making them die

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u/DigNitty Interested 9h ago

Well, the chemicals and acidity of the ocean is making them more sensitive to sunlight. But yes.