sequencing coral genome

• • Sequencing the genome of corals from different regions to determine their responses to stress (changing conditions) e.g temperature fluctuations which lead to coral bleaching
• • E.g studying the genomes of coral species on the great barrier reef and then studying the same species of coral in the Red Sea where they naturally survive at higher temperatures 
• • This could be crucial for the improved management of coral reefs and open possibilities of cross-breeding corals to reduce the bleaching events in the great barrier reef
• • This research could help scientists understand which parts of the coral organism play a significant role in moderating the way corals respond to stress