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Scientists hunt deep sea coral for clues on climate change

Posted on December 20th, 2008 by Ali Perkins

Sun Dec 14, 2008

Scientists are hoping deep sea coral from the Southern Ocean will provide new clues on global climate changes.

Researchers from the United States and Australia will leave Hobart on Tuesday for a month-long voyage.

They will use an unmanned robot the size of a small car to collect coral samples from the ocean floor.

Chief scientist Jess Adkins says the corals will provide clues to long-term changes in the global climate.

Read more on the ABC News website.

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