Coral

Shown here are 3D-printed coral models of Acropora formosa, a type of coral found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The 3D-printed models of differing complexity were secured to an area of a reef with low-complexity, then observed to understand which habitat the fish preferred. University of Delaware As coral reef systems suffer devastating acidification…

Scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science re-homing baby corals on the Great Barrier Reef.  Kate Green/Australian Institute of Marine Science Scientists hope a new group of baby corals settled on the Great Barrier Reef could provide the key to creating a reef capable of withstanding climate change.  Researchers at the Australian Institute of…

Reproducing in a laboratory doesn't sound very sexy, but it's a big accomplishment for coral. Last week, scientists at the Florida Aquarium announced that they had successfully reproduced coral from the Atlantic Ocean in a lab setting for the first time. For two days in a row, scientists oversaw the spawning of pillar coral, which…

By playing sounds from healthy reefs on underwater speakers, scientists from the UK and Australia were able to repopulate dead reefs with juvenile fish. These juvenile fish could help clean and nourish the reefs, making it easier for corals to recover.

Colourful bleaching could help corals rebound. The Ocean Agency/XL Catlin Seaview Survey While dying coral reefs are typically characterized by bleaching -- the release of algae which causes their tissue to turn white -- they can also instead turn a bright range of neon colors in a final effort to survive, according to research published…

Water temperatures in the Florida Keys hit 101 degrees late last month, causing rapid coral death. Now, researchers are scrambling to bring surviving species to land to preserve them in the event of even higher temperatures. While coral make up less than 1% of all ocean life, a quarter of marine species rely on them…

Water temperatures in the Florida Keys hit 101 degrees Fahrenheit last month, killing many coral. Now, researchers are scrambling to bring surviving species to land to preserve them. Coral make up less than 1% of all ocean life, but a quarter of marine species rely on them to live. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for…

Coral reefs are experiencing mass bleaching and die-off events due to climate change. Scientists are now looking for ways to toughen them up and bolster their numbers. These methods include temperature-controlled tanks and new breeding methods. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

Coral reefs, some of the most stunningly beautiful marine ecosystems on Earth, are dying. Ninety percent of them will likely be gone by 2050 due to rising ocean temperatures and pollution. “But it’s not that when they are gone, they are gone forever. We can rebuild them,” said Dr. Timothy Lamont, a marine biologist working…