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Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat in Red Sea
February 20 , 2025
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- Researchers have discovered a significant pause in coral reef growth in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba during the late Holocene period.
- Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a surprising 3,000-year ‘shutdown’ in growth, from about 4,400 to 1,000 years ago.
- It was likely due to a temporary drop in sea level that could have been caused by global cooling.
- Despite the long pause, the reef has eventually recovered, with the coral species reappearing from deeper waters, demonstrating their natural resilience.
- Coral diversity and abundance displayed remarkable consistency before and after the hiatus.
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