If we don’t stop global temperatures – both on land and at sea – from rising, the Great Barrier Reef could become a coral graveyard. A team of scientists has decided to do something about it.

Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the sea. The (typically) vibrantly colored underwater ecosystems are built by colonies of tiny animals called polyps. Coral reefs provide ...

Are you ready to dive into the deep blue and bring enchanting jellyfish to life on paper? Jellyfish are mesmerizing creatures ...

Oct. 11, 2024 — New study documents a severe coral bleaching event occurring in a deep coral reef that resulted in high rates of coral mortality. Unlike many bleaching events, this was driven by ...

Coral reefs are busy ecosystems undergoing constant change ... All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration from the beauty and resources of ...

In the coastal seas episode, we see the devastating scenes of coral bleaching – how whole reef ecosystems which once teamed with life, are now dead, white and derelict. But what exactly is coral ...

Mars, researchers and the local community work together to maximize the ecological benefits of rebuilding coral reefs Coral reefs occupy only 0.1% of the Earth’s ocean floor yet support 25% of ...

The magical underwater world – teeming with myriad marine life and dazzlingly colorful coral reefs – is the biggest draw for visitors to many island nations and coastal destinations, including ...

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