Scientists are turning seawater into a ‘blood test’ that could reveal coral reef damage before it becomes visible
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: July 28, 2026 at 11:30
📝 Summary
Researchers are using water chemistry and microbes to monitor coral reef health. Ocean currents significantly influence these chemical and microbial patterns. This approach mirrors human medicine's early disease detection methods. It allows for detecting changes before visible stress appears on corals. This interdisciplinary work aims to protect vital ocean ecosystems.