A study found that corals in cleaner waters are more likely to survive heatwaves, using…
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.
An international team of environmental scientists has published a series of significant recommendations to protect,…
22-month study provides realistic conditions, scientists say. A long-term study of Hawaiian coral species provides…
Researchers apply stressful temperature treatment to laboratory corals to boost heat tolerance. A new study…
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will still be catastrophic for coral reefs,…
Reef fish, such as emperors, tropical snappers, and rockcods, help keep numbers of coral-eating crown-of-thorns…
Climate change is altering familiar conditions of the world’s oceans and creating new environments that…
Rice biologists’ discovery can be used to help climate-challenged reefs survive for now. A little…
Researchers uncovered a coral reef thriving under high CO₂ stress from groundwater in the Philippines.…
Researchers tease apart contributions of symbiotic bacteria and algae to corals’ heat tolerance and identify…
Climate change may reshape coral reef communities without reducing overall biodiversity, according to a UH…
Coral Reefs Under Siege from Human and Climate Pressures Coral reefs around the world are…
Scientists reaffirm 2019 climate emergency declaration and again call for transformative change based on updated…
A sudden hypoxic event off Panama killed half the coral and reshaped reef ecosystems. Microbes…
New research into the crucial partnership between coral and algae may one day help prevent…
Actions in the coming decade will determine whether reefs survive, scientists say. An international group…
Florida Tech research shows climate change will suppress reef growth from north and south. Warming…
Genetics of Coral-Algal Partnerships May Have Conservation Implications The microscopic algae that live inside and…