Palmyra Atoll Reef Under Attack: Invasive Corallimorphs Replace Stony Corals, Causing Harmful Effect to Marine Life

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.11.2021 06:31 AM

The Palmyra Atoll reef is undergoing a drastic change from structures of stony corals to entire systems of corallimorphs, and researchers fear the process is irreversible.

Coral Reef Health Gets New Model for Mapping, Monitoring; Shortlists Factors and Identifies Which Reefs Might Survive

07.25.2021 22:05 PM

At the recent International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS), one of the studies presented is about a new model that would help map and monitor coral reef health across the South Pacific.

Did This Coral Just Swallowed an Algae? New Marine Symbiosis Observed for First Time

07.15.2021 03:45 AM

Experts are surprised by the new symbiotic process exhibited by marine BFFs coral and algae. The new and first-ever symbiosis observed includes the coral swallowing the algae.

Shark Scales Reveal Decline of Ancient Predator's Abundant Population Before Human Destruction

07.06.2021 06:50 AM

Researchers led by UC Santa Barbara have discovered how steeply the decline of shark communities is within the last century due to human activity.

Marine Biologists Develop Heat-Resistant Coral to Save Great Barrier Reef

06.29.2021 00:08 AM

A new research conducted by a group of marine science experts have successfully developed enhanced microalgae with heat tolerance for the protection of coral reefs against coral bleaching.

New Sunscreen Ingredient Gives UV Protection, Swimmers Not Harming Coral Reefs

05.29.2021 01:39 AM

The new research suggests that Methylene Blue can possibly be an active ingredient in sunscreens because it is safe for coral reefs and can offer a broad-spectrum protection from ultraviolet rays.

Ashmore Reef Marine Park in Australia Navigated, Mapped in Landmark Study

05.11.2021 03:29 AM

A team of researchers has completed the first comprehensive study of North West Australia, circumnavigating and mapping the entire deepwater zone in Ashmore Reef Marine Park.

Why Coral Reefs Turn White? Science Explains

02.09.2021 20:42 PM

Scientists explain why coral reefs are turning white and why some corals are more resilient to change.

Seaweed-Eating Crabs Could Help Save Threatened Coral Reefs

01.29.2021 21:32 PM

Caribbean seaweed-eating king crabs could save the coral reefs by keeping excessive seaweed growth under control.

3D Printing Helps Rehabilitate Vital Coral Reefs in Hong Kong

01.11.2021 21:11 PM

Scientists use 3D printed terracotta tiles to help restore coral reefs in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park. Scientists from the University of Hong Kong are utilizing 3D printed artificial reefs to mimic brain corals and help regenerate the coral reef population in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.

Coral Reef Restoration Needs Researchers Help

01.09.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers are helping coral reef restorations in Florida. Threatened coral reefs in Florida have an estimated $4 billion annual economic impact on the state.

Climate Change Surviving Corals Found, Scientists Gain New Hope

12.09.2020 20:00 PM

In a surprising signs of resilience, experts found that some corals can survive long heat waves. Growing ocean temperatures pose a significant challenge to the world's coral reefs, contributing to widespread bleaching events that have killed off large swaths of the oceanic populations.

Viruses and Bacteria Can Infect Corals and Trigger Bleaching

10.28.2020 23:00 PM

Corals can also be infected by viruses and bacteria, which are also associated with bleaching. Climate change is not the only factor causing mass deaths of coral.

The Great Barrier Reef Has Declined By Half, New Study Shows

10.14.2020 08:40 AM

The latest survey at the Great Barrier Reef has shown that its populations - across small, medium, and large coral species - have generally declined over the last thirty years.

Tiny Polynesian Islands May Not Be Threatened by Climate Change After All: New Study Gives Better Perspective

06.11.2020 06:45 AM

Scientists discover that coral reef islands naturally cope with sea-level rise, contrary to previous claims that these nations are the most vulnerable to climate change.

Corals Emit Own Display of Colorful 'Sunscreen' to Fight Back Against Bleaching

05.23.2020 00:55 AM

WATCH! A new study reveals that some corals use an active sunscreen layer in the form of a colorful display that comes from unique pigments to attract algae. Click the link above to learn more and watch a video depicting the coral reefs.

NASA’s NeMO-Net Game Allows Player to Help Map Endangered Coral Reefs; A Fun Approach in Fighting Against Global Warming

04.20.2020 04:29 AM

NASA has developed a game that allows you-- yes, you!-- to map endangered coral reefs in an attempt to fight global warming. Are you interested in contributing to NASA's efforts? Click the link above to find out how.

Stony Corals Are About to Go Extinct

03.07.2020 06:05 AM

New research states that stony corals all over the world are squatting down into survival mode, seemingly, in preparation for a mass extinction event.

Scientists Made Coral Reefs Sound Health And The Fish Came Back

01.01.2020 11:37 AM

Marine biologists and researchers from Australia and the UK teamed up in order to save the corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Florida Coral Reefs Dying And It’s Not Just Climate Change

07.19.2019 08:36 AM

The coral reefs in Florida, USA are dying and experts discovered that it is not just because of the adverse effects of climate change.

Coral Disease Claims Reefs Around Florida

07.12.2019 09:36 AM

A mysterious coral disease in Florida has prompted scientists to collect the healthy coral specimen in the goal of the future restoration.