Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.
Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.
PhD candidate Zoe Meziere said well-connected coral populations had a better chance of adapting to climate change and other environmental pressures.
“Quantifying genetic connectivity can predict the fate of populations as more isolated reefs with lower levels of genetic variation are likely more vulnerable,” Ms Meziere said.
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Photo Credit: Zoe Meziere
