How Does Coral Bleaching Affect Coral Reefs? Why Does It Happen?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.28.2024 01:38 AM

Several coral reefs around the world are affected by a phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Read to learn more.

Deadly Pathogen Kills Sea Urchins, Threatens Coral Reefs in Global Epidemic

05.24.2024 04:40 AM

Learn about the global epidemic threatening coral reefs as a deadly pathogen kills sea urchins. Explore the impacts and potential solutions to safeguard these vital ecosystems. Read more!

Reviving Coral Reefs: Steel Frames Spark Life in Once-Dead Ecosystems

03.18.2024 05:27 AM

Seeding steel frames revives devastated coral reefs, addressing human-inflicted damage, though they remain vulnerable to heat-driven bleaching. Read the article for more details.

NOAA’s Iconic Reefs Mission Launched To Restore the Seven Reef Sites in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

11.29.2023 02:40 AM

Conservationists have come up with a new solution to save the coral reefs in Florida Keys from the effects of ocean heatwave. Learn more about it in this article.

Cryopreservation of Corals Has Been Going On for Decades; Could This Method Save the Reefs?

11.12.2023 00:10 AM

While coral cryopreservation comes with various challenges, one experiment was able to see 11% of larvae surviving the thawing process. Read to learn more.

Artificial Coral Reefs Exhibit Signs of Mirroring Real Coral Reef Functions, Study Reveals

10.22.2023 00:30 AM

The study also suggests that it may take five years for artificial coral reefs to function like real ones. Read to learn more.

Florida Corals Removed from Ocean Nurseries and Placed in Cooler Land-Based Tanks As Water Temperature Rises Above Their Survival Temperature

07.31.2023 09:05 AM

Corals have specific requirements to survive and when it comes to temperature, they have to live in 70 and 84 °F. Read to learn more.

Coral Reef Protection Using Fish Music: A New Approach in Saving the Damaged Marine Ecosystem

07.17.2023 06:27 AM

A team of researchers investigated the potential of fish sound in restoring coral reefs in degraded coastal areas. Find out how in this article.

Robots Can Save Dying Coral Reefs in Australia; Biologists Developing Robotic Arms With Sensors for Propagation

02.17.2023 10:30 AM

Biologists are working on a robot to help with coral propagation in Australia. Read more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Jim Maragos) Robots Can Save Dying Coral Reefs in Australia; Biologists Developing Robotic Arms With Sensors For Propagation The dying coral reefs in Australia can still be saved, according to a marine biologist.

Scientists On the Verge of Finding Beneficial Supplements for Coral Reefs That Might Improve Conservation

06.13.2022 07:30 AM

Experts attempt to develop probiotic nutrients that would cater to the improvement of life and survivability of coral populations around the globe. Read more about the problems coral reefs face and how will scientists try to solve them.

First-Ever Mapping on Living Corals Identify Heatwave Impact, Reveals 'Winner and Loser' Reefs

05.03.2022 09:00 AM

A new study develops an effective mapping approach that shows the bleaching effects of the heatwave on coral reefs in Hawaii. Read more to find out what they found and what are the effects of these data on the future of coral conservation.

Fish Communities in the Great Barrier Reef Losing Colors Due to Complex Coral Reefs Decline, Study Reveals

03.23.2022 03:14 AM

Future coral reefs may not be as colorful as today and it will affect the fish communities in the Great Coral Reef. Read more to know the details.

Corals Still Wiped Out Even If Paris Agreement Successful

02.07.2022 03:36 AM

A new study suggests that corals will be wiped out regardless if the 2015 Paris Agreement succeeds or fails.

You Can Now Help Saving Crucial Coral Reefs With A Unique 3D Printer

12.16.2021 05:28 AM

Coastruction wants to save coral reefs worldwide using water, sand, cement and a unique 3D-printer and now everyone can make an important contribution to this.

King Arthur’s Magical Sword Lives on as Paleontology Study Discovers Heavily-Armored 400-Million-Year-Old ‘Excalibur’ Worm Fossil

12.03.2021 03:45 AM

One who's familiar with King Arthur's magical sword also known as the "Excalibur," knows that it is wielded by the purveyor of round tables, as well as Britain's protector during the fifth and sixth centuries.

Silent Killer: What Causes This Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease That Has Inflicted More Than 20 Species?

11.17.2021 04:50 AM

A so-called "silent coral killer" is spreading across the Caribbean waters and according to recent study findings, it has inflicted approximately 22 species.

Artificial Clouds That Can Cover The Great Barrier Reef from Extreme Heat Developed; How Does It Work?

09.14.2021 06:10 AM

Marine researchers developed a protection for the Great Barrier Reef from extreme heat brought by climate change through artificial cloud manipulation.

Largest Coral 'Muga dhambi' Discovered in Goolboodi, Great Barrier Reef

08.21.2021 03:13 AM

Experts recently discovered the largest Porites coral species at the Great Barrier Reef in Goolboodi, Orpheus Island.

Cells Discovered in Corals, Sea Anemones, Engulfing Bacteria; A Discovery Potential for Better Marine Health Assessment

08.20.2021 00:30 AM

The presence of Cells has recently been discovered in sea anemones and corals, a finding that can eventually help in the development of tools to better analyze marine and coral health.

Saving Coastline Fortresses: Probiotics Boost Coral Health; Bacteria Prevent Mortality From Heat Stress

08.16.2021 03:40 AM

As coral reefs worldwide suffer from bleaching and mortality due to heat stress, a new study found that probiotics could give corals better health and prevent them from dying.

Coral Reefs in More Polluted, High Traffic Water Handled Extreme Heats Better Than Untouched Environments

08.12.2021 00:50 AM

A new study from the University of British Columbia about the effects of climate change on coral reefs are opening sticky questions about conservation as it shows some contrast to previous studies.