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On approximately 20 percent of the reef-lined coasts, the value of property protected from storm damage would be greater than the cost of reef restoration.

Coral-reef restoration can be cost-effective for saving lives, money in Florida and Puerto Rico

According to a new study co-led by UC Santa Cruz's Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, restoring degraded reefs can protect thousands of lives annually in Florida and Puerto Rico. Reefs could provide some of the highest benefits to property and vulnerable people inland of the coast. Vulnerable populations could receive two- to three times more protection from flooding relative to the general population, the study finds.

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Sequencing techniques can speed up diagnosis

Sequencing techniques can speed up diagnosis

Long-read sequencing has the potential to improve the rate of diagnosis while reducing the time to diagnosis from years to days.

25 years of the UCSC Genome Browser

25 years of the UCSC Genome Browser

July 2025 will mark the 25th anniversary of the UC Santa Cruz Genome Browser, one of the most widely used resources for genomics worldwide.

Expert argues for more autonomy for teachers

Expert argues for more autonomy for teachers

Lora Bartlett's new book explores a downward spiral in career satisfaction and longevity for teachers and potential policy solutions.

Climate-safe techniques used to restore Ms. Blue

Climate-safe techniques used to restore Ms. Blue

A new project is underway to give Ms. Blue another life, this time enabling her to teach the community about the power of climate-safe innovation.

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