The “Microclimates” Animals Actually Experience Are Not the Climate Scientists Typically Measure
Cover article of the April 2026 issue of Trends in Ecology and Evolution
The “Microclimates” Animals Actually Experience Are Not the Climate Scientists Typically Measure
Cover article of the April 2026 issue of Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Shown in the image are examples of existing point-of-care tools used for human health diagnostics that can be adapted for monitoring the health of wild corals. Thermal stress (thermometer), reproduction (eggs), and disease (virus) are among the most anticipated targets for field-enabled diagnostic tools.