Eilat Summary

Coral Reefs are apparently one of earths most diverse ecosystems, but how can they be if they are rapidly disappearing? Israeli scientists have found that one coral reef is withstanding the well known killer, coral bleaching. The Eilat reef in the Red Sea has overcome the coral bleaching epidemic. Coral bleaching occurs when the ocean temperature rises and kills off the reef. However, the Eilat reef must truly have a high biodiversity because it is withstanding the heat. It would be interesting to study the properties of the reef and try to replicate them in other areas where coral reefs have been wiped out.