By Anna Fiesinger Coral reefs face an existential threat from rising ocean temperatures, but one tiny alga is rewriting the rules of survival. Cladocopium thermophilum, a symbiotic alga found in the Persian/Arabian Gulf’s extreme environment, has emerged as a critical player in the Gulf’s coral resilience. This microbe’s extraordinary ability to thrive in the world’s … Continue reading Cladocopium thermophilum: A powerhouse of thermal tolerance