Testing the adaptive capacity of reef corals to rising sea surface temperatures

澳大利亚的珊瑚礁是利润丰厚的资源。大堡礁的旅游业每年为国家经济贡献超过60亿美元，雇佣超过6.5万人。这一提议将产生世界级的研究成果，以量化珊瑚对气候变化的反应程度；这是管理这些重要资源的核心问题。这项研究还将巩固澳大利亚在珊瑚礁研究方面领先国家的地位。优先目标包括应对气候变化和可持续利用澳大利亚生物多样性。

Australia's reefs are highly profitable resources. Tourism on the Great Barrier Reef contributes over $6 billion annually to the nation's economy and employs over 65,000 people. This proposal will produce world class research to quantify the extent to which corals can respond to climate change; a question central to managing these important resources. The research will also consolidate Australia's position as the leading nation in coral reef studies. Priority Goals addressed include Responding to Climate Change and Sustainable use of Australia Biodiversity.