A study found a 3,000-year coral reef growth standstill in the Gulf of Eilat. Tectonic shifts and sea-level changes caused ...

University of Waterloo researchers have pinpointed for the first time how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs, a key step ...

Despite its promise, the integration of AI in coral reef conservation faces several challenges. Data availability and quality ...

A team of environmental scientists at Duke University, working with colleagues from the University of New South Wales, the ...

Coral reefs rely on a symbiosis between the coral itself and dinoflagellates, which harness sunlight to produce sugars, which they provide to the coral in return for protection and a place to grow.

When coral feed on larger quantities of zooplankton, it makes them stronger and more likely to be resilient against certain ...

Researchers Use the Sounds of Healthy Coral Reefs to Encourage Growth of a New Species of Coral Larvae Oct. 23, 2024 — Healthy coral reefs echo with a chorus of grunts and purrs from fish ...

Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.

Human teeth are the latest body part to be replicated in laboratories, with researchers hoping it could mean the end of ...

Swim through seagrass meadows, explore ancient history and observe dugongs among coral reefs — an awe-inspiring world beneath ...

UZELA uses artificial light to attract zooplankton, boosting coral feeding and resilience, offering hope for reef ...

Crown-of-thorns starfish have been reproducing at high levels, causing trouble for coral reefs surrounding Guam, so the more ...