Can science rescue coral reefs? Michael Gross  Current Biology  Volume 26, Issue 12, Pages R481-R484 (June 2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.069 Copyright © 2016 Terms and Conditions

Reef research: Aerial view of the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology on Coconut Island, which is surrounded by coral reefs that provide study material for research into the stress resilience of corals. (Photo: Doug Peebles.) Current Biology 2016 26, R481-R484DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.069) Copyright © 2016 Terms and Conditions

Bleached: Corals after a bleaching event at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. (Photo: Justin Marshall/CoralWatch.) Current Biology 2016 26, R481-R484DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.069) Copyright © 2016 Terms and Conditions

Close scrutiny: Corals from damaged reefs are now being studied for clues to the resilience of some and sensitivity of others. (Photo: Hollie Putnam.) Current Biology 2016 26, R481-R484DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.069) Copyright © 2016 Terms and Conditions

Saving Nemo: Clownfish depend on specific species of sea anemone, which, like corals, suffer from bleaching episodes. Research has shown that clownfish are unable to switch to other species if their host is affected by bleaching. (Photo: Jessica Stella/Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.) Current Biology 2016 26, R481-R484DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.069) Copyright © 2016 Terms and Conditions