Coral reefs in Palau, Pacific Ocean, are showing increased thermal tolerance, potentially reducing future climate…
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Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” they are among the most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth, providing habitat, shelter, and resources for an extensive variety of marine organisms. Coral reefs are critical to marine life and play key roles in the fishing and tourism industries, which support the economy of many nations around the world. They also offer coastline protection by reducing the power of waves hitting the shore and help mitigate carbon dioxide levels in the ocean. Despite their importance, coral reefs are extremely sensitive to water conditions and are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, oceanic acidification, overfishing, pollution, and destructive fishing practices, leading to rapid declines in reef health globally.
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…
Scientists have been using seaweed as an indicator of coral reef health for decades. But…
Global warming is leading to the increased spread of deadly coral disease, which, according to…
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…
The new treatment provides a viable alternative to traditional antibiotic treatment, minimizing the threat of…
New findings from research conducted in Moorea reveal that the existence of coral skeletons has…
Light pollution from coastal cities is causing coral reefs to spawn outside their optimal reproductive…
In a study exploring the various species of algal symbionts associated with reef corals throughout…
Researchers led by Dr. Sarah Davis have published a study in the journal PeerJ Life…
Researchers created a toolkit for determining the clarity and surface temperature of coastal waters. The…
Penn State’s new research underscores the vital role of water clarity in coral reef conservation.…
The largest spatial assessment to date highlights the need for improved management practices and coral…
These new findings may provide a basis for developing strategies to prevent the further spread…
From April to May 2019, the coral reefs near the French Polynesian island of Moorea…