NOAA has warned that the most intense El Niño in 150 years is contributing to exceptionally warm waters in the ocean. Scientists are moving vulnerable coral into deeper, cooler water and taking others to labs with temperature controls.

Scientists race to save Florida’s coral reef as El Niño heats the oceanThree years after a devastating marine heat wave in Florida, scientists say they are better prepared to protect vulnerable coral reefs.www.washingtonpost.com