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LONG KEY, Fla. – Coral biologists are beginning the multistep process of returning thousands of coral pieces to the ocean off Florida’s coast after being housed in onshore tanks during this summer’s historic marine heat wave.
In response to the alarming rise in water temperatures threatening coral reefs, the Florida Aquarium recently sprang into action to assist their partners in the Keys.
Biologists, like Jessica Sandelli, are currently trying to prevent the loss of even more coral by moving them out of the ocean and into on-land tanks.
A massive marine heat wave has hit the ocean waters around the Sunshine State, sparking panic among coral experts and advocates.
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