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Better ocean connectivity boosts reef fish populationsBetter ocean connectivity boosts reef fish populations

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…

5 months ago
Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweedDead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed

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

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…

12 months ago
Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damageArtificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

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.…

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

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

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
Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concernsDiscovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns

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…

1 year ago