Heatwaves lead to death and decay of corals, research shows
Coral decay likely will become more frequent as the intensity of marine heatwaves increases in the coming years.
Tag: coral
Corals are moving away from the sweltering tropics — and establishing new reefs
Everybody seems to be running from the heat this summer.
Miami dredging caused “extensive coral mortality and critical habitat loss” for the US’ only continental reef
It's nothing short of a tragedy.
Study finds distinct microbes living near corals
Each coral species has a distinct microbial population, researchers found.
Climate change killed almost 90% of the baby coral in the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef's future is bleak.
Great Coral Reef hit by massive surge of muddy water — visible from satellite
This is just adding more salt to the wound.
Rising seas might mean more coral reef islands — if we don’t murder all the corals
We might get more 'exotic' if we dial down on the 'extinction'.
Widespread coral species shows unique adaptations against environmental changes
Pocillopora damicornis -- one of the most abundant and widespread reef-building corals in the world -- may help us better understand ...
Autonomous killer drone aims to save the Great Barrier Reef
Can we please call these things Star Destroyers? Please?
Coral havens might bring worldwide hope for reefs
The overall situation is still very bleak, but there are a few very bright spots.
The Great Barrier Reef had 5 near-death experiences so far, but this one might be its last
The Great Barrier Reef may be facing its worse threat yet.
Marine heatwaves smothered the Great Barrier Reef — and it won’t get better
The world's largest coral system is dying, and it's all our fault.
It’s “make or break” for coral reefs, says the UN head of Environment
He says the shift away from coal and plastics is good news -- but we also need more action.
Scientists successfully transplant coral into the devastated Great Barrier Reef
This successful first trial might one day save the reef.
Newly-described hermit crab species makes permanent homes out of coral — a first
This hermit crab is no hobo.
Coral reefs barely survived bleaching, will be gone within the century unless we act
And the world will be less without them.
Fish urine keeps corals healthy, but we’re taking all the fish out of the water
Does this mean I have to pee in the pool now?
Coral bleaching has been captured on video for the first time
They don't seem to be having a good time.
Fossil Friday: Zaphrentis phrygia
Kinda looks like the Sarlacc, doesn't it? Well take your geek hat off cause it isn't a sarlacc. Now put ...
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