UPI: Geologist warns global warming is endangering coral reefs

A story distributed by UPI about coral reefs in the Caribbean that are in danger of bleaching and death reports a study by UB indicates that certain types of coral won't be able to adapt rapidly enough to survive global warming. The article quotes Mary Alice Coffroth, professor of geological sciences, who said that most estimates predict that by the year 2100, global warming would cause sea temperatures to rise by as much as 2 to 6 degrees Celsius. A story also appeared on PhysOrg.com.