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New imaging technologies offer a clearer view of coral reef change

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What happened

From a drone flying above the waves to a camera just inches from the seafloor, University of Miami researchers are transforming how scientists observe coral reefs and measure changes that were once difficult, costly or time-consuming to document.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:01 UTC.

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