Picture This!: Coral produces its own sunscreen.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Coral produces its own sunscreen.

Too much sunlight can damage the algae that live inside coral in shallow water. To protect the algae, which are a main source of sustenance for the coral, the corals fluoresce. This creates proteins that act as a sort of sunscreen for the algae. Sign in to see full entry.

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