Reef

Cleaner fish: Tiny healers or hidden spreaders in coral reef ecosystems?

Where do you go when you're a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural "beauty salons,"…

9 months ago

Better ocean connectivity boosts reef fish populations

Research led by the University of Oxford has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

2 years ago

Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas.…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns

Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland's coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorus having a profound…

2 years ago