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Coral reefs grow at about 3 millimeters a year. Many reefs are many thousands of years old. New reefs will probably grow in cooler waters, but it will not happ
by crote 3y ago
Coral reefs grow at about 3 millimeters a year. Many reefs are many thousands of years old.
New reefs will probably grow in cooler waters, but it will not happen nearly fast enough. The entire ecosystem around the reefs will basically collapse before migration becomes even remotely viable.
- jakear 3y agoNew ecosystems will form, eventually. Humans love to think their time scales are the only ones that matter.
- lawlessone 3y ago>Humans love to think their time scales are the only ones that matter. They matter to humans.
- lamontcg 3y agoOcean acidity will go up worldwide though