Changing Seas

Coral Hybrids

Season 5, Episode 1 of 4

While Elkhorn and Staghorn corals have undergone a drastic decline in the Caribbean, their hybrid, "Fused Staghorn," is increasing in numbers in parts of the region. One scientist is studying the animals in Belize to see if the hybrid might be better equipped to deal with environmental stressors than its parents.

Previously Aired

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Time
Channel
1/12/2021
2:30 p.m.
2/15/2021
1:30 p.m.
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