Coral Reef Near Kiribati (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Coral reefs near the island nation of Kiribati may be somewhat protected from global warming. Credit NOAA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.