'Happy corals': climate crisis sanctuary teeming with life found off east Africa

Rare discovery of reef cooled by channels formed during creation of Kilimanjaro is 'something to hope for', say scientistsScientists have discovered a climate crisis refuge for coral reefs off the coast of Kenya and Tanzania, where species are thriving despite warming events that have killed their neighbours.The coral sanctuary is a wildlife hotspot, teeming with spinner dolphins and boasting rare species, including prehistoric fish and dugongs. Researchers believe its location in a cool spot in the ocean is helping to protect it and the surrounding marine life from the harmful effects of the climate crisis. Continue reading...