Scientists discovered dozens of new coral species on a recent voyage along the length of…
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 research team in which Spanish experts participate has shown that sparse species are…
Researchers find familiar species pave the way for coral regrowth. In contrast to most other…
Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of…
A collaboration between researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean…
Pax, Latin for ‘peace’ made its way into the scientific name of a new coral…
Marine biologist Prof. Maoz Fine: ‘Following in the footsteps of the pioneers of coral reef…
USC scientists discover coral equip their offspring with symbiotic algae colonies to help them cope…
A study in the journal Bulletin of Marine Science describes a new, blood-red species of…
Spending hours a day diving around the coral reefs off St. Croix might sound like…
Three new species of zoantharians were discovered by researchers from the University of the Ryukyus…
Scientists have discovered a pattern of gene activity, which allows some corals to survive in…
If current carbon dioxide emission trends continue, nearly every coral reef would be decimated by…
When Acropora nasuta corals come into contact with the toxic seaweed Chlorodesmis fastigiata, they emit…
In an effort to better understand ocean acidification and the effects of climate change on…
To better understand how to protect coral reefs, a team of microbiologists are investigating how…
The Great Barrier Reef is under attack by a disease and new data shows that…
Jacques Cousteau warned that humans were having a negative impact on coral reefs. Some three…