Coral reefs have stabilized Earth's carbon cycle for the past 250 million years, research reveals

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Dec 1, 2025, 3:00 pm108 pts
Coral reefs have long been celebrated as biodiversity hotspots—but new research shows they have also played a much deeper role: conducting the rhythm of Earth's carbon and climate cycles for more than 250 million years.

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