Karen Neely (left) and Kathryn Toth (right) work on a shade. (Arelys Chaparro via SWNS)
Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage, according to a new study.
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Kathryn Toth (left) and Arelys Chaparro (right) at work on a coral shade. (Arelys Chaparro via SWNS)
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A shaded coral. (Arelys Chaparro via SWNS)
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