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Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming

Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions,…

2 weeks ago

Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed

The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this…

3 months ago

Stony coral tissue loss disease is shifting the ecological balance of Caribbean reefs

The outbreak of a deadly disease called stony coral tissue loss disease is destroying susceptible species of coral in the…

7 months ago

eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health

The human gut is full of microbes. Some microbes can make people sick, while others are responsible for balancing gut…

8 months ago

A wetter world recorded in Australian coral colony

When climate scientists look to the future to determine what the effects of climate change may be, they use computer…

9 months ago

Good news for coral reef restoration efforts: Study finds ‘full recovery’ of reef growth within four years

While the majority of the world's reefs are now under threat or even damaged potentially beyond repair, a new study…

9 months ago

Diving deeper into our oceans: Underwater drones open new doors for global coral reef research

At the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), scientists at the Marine Genomics Unit, in collaboration with the Japanese…

10 months ago

Feathered friends can become unlikely helpers for tropical coral reefs facing climate change threat

Tropical coral reefs are among our most spectacular ecosystems, yet a rapidly warming planet threatens the future survival of many…

1 year ago