Recent research has discovered that Seychelles’ remote coral reefs are interconnected through a “coral superhighway,”…
Browsing: Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are intricate underwater ecosystems built by colonies of tiny marine animals known as coral polyps. These vibrant structures are found in shallow, warm ocean waters and are among the most biologically diverse habitats on Earth, often called the “rainforests of the sea.” Coral reefs provide critical shelter and sustenance for a wide array of marine life, support coastal communities through fishing and tourism, and act as natural barriers that protect shorelines from erosion and storm surge. Despite their resilience, reefs face growing threats from climate change, ocean acidification, pollution, and overfishing, making ongoing scientific research essential to their preservation and restoration.
New findings show that coral bleaching prompts the release of compounds that encourage harmful bacterial…
New research highlights the role of microorganisms in protecting corals from heat stress. Researchers discovered…
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef…
Deep coral bleaching, previously unseen, has been discovered in the Indian Ocean, linked to rising…
The crown-of-thorns starfish is nature’s ultimate coral predator that has a circle of life perfectly…
The seas around Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas saw large accumulations of heat stress beginning…
Study finds nearly twice the amount of nitrogen is entering the Reef from groundwater compared…
The survival of marshes and other vulnerable coastal regions hinges on the ability to restrict…
Corals sustain growth in nutrient-poor waters by farming and consuming their symbiotic algae, but climate…
Coral reefs in Palau, Pacific Ocean, are showing increased thermal tolerance, potentially reducing future climate…
Scientists are studying ‘super corals’ as a potential solution to climate change effects on coral…
Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – IIT and University of Milan-Bicocca have demonstrated the…
New research shows that seaweed is an unreliable indicator of reef health, as different species…
Climate change is fueling a surge in coral disease, threatening reef ecosystems worldwide. Rising ocean…
Researchers surprised to find fragments of RNA viruses in coral partners’ genomes. Scientists have discovered…
Scientists have found that unique ocean processes during El Niño events can help coral reefs…
Scientists have identified the parasite Philaster apodigitiformis as the cause of the severe die-off of…