Curcumin Shows Promising Results in Shielding Coral from Climate Change-Induced Damage

Medicine & Technology Jul 21, 2023

Italian researchers demonstrated curcumin's efficacy, a natural turmeric substance, against coral bleaching. Read the article to learn more.

Massive Coral Bleaching Due to Climate Change Makes It Harder for Reef Fish To Identify Competitors, Study Finds

Jan 04, 2023

Coral bleaching could have implications for the survival of certain fish species as it made it harder for them to identify competitors, which led to unnecessary fights. Read the article to learn more.

Scientists On the Verge of Finding Beneficial Supplements for Coral Reefs That Might Improve Conservation

Jun 13, 2022

Experts attempt to develop probiotic nutrients that would cater to the improvement of life and survivability of coral populations around the globe. Read more about the problems coral reefs face and how will scientists try to solve them.

First-Ever Mapping on Living Corals Identify Heatwave Impact, Reveals 'Winner and Loser' Reefs

May 03, 2022

A new study develops an effective mapping approach that shows the bleaching effects of the heatwave on coral reefs in Hawaii. Read more to find out what they found and what are the effects of these data on the future of coral conservation.

Corals Still Wiped Out Even If Paris Agreement Successful

Feb 07, 2022

A new study suggests that corals will be wiped out regardless if the 2015 Paris Agreement succeeds or fails.

Saving Coastline Fortresses: Probiotics Boost Coral Health, Prevent Mortality From Heat Stress

Aug 16, 2021

As coral reefs worldwide suffer from bleaching and mortality due to heat stress, a new study found that probiotics could give corals better health and prevent them from dying.

Coral Reefs in More Polluted, High Traffic Water Handled Extreme Heats Better Than Untouched Environments

Aug 12, 2021

A new study from the University of British Columbia about the effects of climate change on coral reefs are opening sticky questions about conservation as it shows some contrast to previous studies.

Probiotic Bacteria: Promising Approach Against Coral Bleaching

May 07, 2021

Researchers developed a promising approach called probiotic bacteria to resist coral bleaching. This comes after images of bare, naked white coral reefs have been progressively spreading all over the world.

Why Coral Reefs Turn White? Science Explains

Feb 09, 2021

Scientists explain why coral reefs are turning white and why some corals are more resilient to change.

Coral Reef Restoration Needs Researchers Help

Jan 09, 2021

Researchers are helping coral reef restorations in Florida.

Climate Change Surviving Corals Found, Scientists Gain New Hope

Dec 09, 2020

In a surprising signs of resilience, experts found that some corals can survive long heat waves.

Genetically Modified Corals May Survive Effects of Climate Change

Nov 10, 2020

Scientists identified a single gene that affects how corals respond to warmer ocean temperatures.

The Great Barrier Reef Has Declined By Half, New Study Shows

Oct 14, 2020

The latest survey at the Great Barrier Reef has shown that its populations - across small, medium, and large coral species - have generally declined over the last thirty years.

Warm Temperatures at Florida Bay are Killing Fish & Coral

Aug 21, 2020

Global warming and other human activities caused Biscayne Bay, Florida to heat up, killing thousands of fish and triggering corals to being bleaching. Several environmental groups have attempted to increase the water's oxygen levels.

Corals Emit Own Display of Colorful 'Sunscreen' to Fight Back Against Bleaching

May 23, 2020

WATCH! A new study reveals that some corals use an active sunscreen layer in the form of a colorful display that comes from unique pigments to attract algae. Click the link above to learn more and watch a video depicting the coral reefs.