# Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'.
Scientists in Australia say they have found a way to help coral reefs fight the devastating effects of bleaching by making them more heat-resistant. Rising sea temperatures make corals expel tiny algae which live inside them. This turns the corals white and effectively starves them.
In response, researchers have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat.
When injected back into the coral, the algae can handle warmer water better.
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