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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,…

4 months 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…

6 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…

11 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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