Scientists want to rescue reefs and protect Miami with tougher breeds of staghorn coral
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University of Miami marine biologists are restoring devastated reefs with lab-raised coral babies they are training to be more resilient.
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Scientists want to rescue reefs and protect Miami with tougher breeds of staghorn coral
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