Climate Change Surviving Corals Found, Scientists Gain New Hope

Medicine & Technology Dec 09, 2020

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

A Giant Virus and a Complex Microbiome Make Corals Vulnerable to Disease and Bleaching

Oct 28, 2020

Corals can also be infected by viruses and bacteria, which are also associated with bleaching.

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.

Tiny Polynesian Islands May Not Be Threatened by Climate Change After All: New Study Gives Better Perspective

Jun 11, 2020

Scientists discover that coral reef islands naturally cope with sea-level rise, contrary to previous claims that these nations are the most vulnerable to climate change.

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.

NASA’s NeMO-Net Game Allows Player to Help Map Endangered Coral Reefs; A Fun Approach in Fighting Against Global Warming

Apr 20, 2020

NASA has developed a game that allows you-- yes, you!-- to map endangered coral reefs in an attempt to fight global warming. Are you interested in contributing to NASA's efforts? Click the link above to find out how.

Stony Corals Are About to Go Extinct

Mar 07, 2020

New research states that stony corals all over the world are squatting down into survival mode, seemingly, in preparation for a mass extinction event.

Scientists Made Coral Reefs Sound Health And The Fish Came Back

Jan 01, 2020

Marine biologists and researchers from Australia and the UK teamed up in order to save the corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Florida Coral Reefs Dying And It’s Not Just Climate Change

Jul 19, 2019

The coral reefs in Florida, USA are dying and experts discovered that it is not just because of the adverse effects of climate change.

Coral Disease Claims Reefs Around Florida

Jul 12, 2019

A mysterious coral disease in Florida has prompted scientists to collect the healthy coral specimen in the goal of the future restoration.

Introducing Tiny but Remarkable Small Fishes in the Sea

May 27, 2019

Marine biologists discover small-sized fishes role in coral reefs

Heat-Resistant Corals Could Save the Reefs From Bleaching

May 13, 2019

Two scientists from Stanford University were successful in searching for a way to relocate some naturally heat-resistant corals.

The Red Sea Corals Are in Danger

Apr 30, 2019

Tourism could have a negative effect on the Egyptian coral reefs.

Biologist Unlocks the Mystery Behind Bright Blue Halos Around Coral Reefs

Apr 25, 2019

Healthy coral reefs would have bright blue halos that can be seen from aerial views.

Detection of Coral Reef State Made Available Through eDNA Technology

Apr 18, 2019

Scientists developed a method in correlating the amount of DNA and the status of a coral reef