[Japan] The archipelago of Yaeyama is a group of 11 islands where the stars shine brightly. However, beneath the beautiful appearance Continue reading The coral reef of Yaeyama Archipelago in Japan may extinct
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Fear of sharks influences seaweed growth on Fijian coral reefs
[Fiji, Global] Fishes’ fear of sharks helps shape shallow reef habitats in the Pacific, according to new research by a scientist at Bigelow Continue reading Fear of sharks influences seaweed growth on Fijian coral reefs
Scientists successfully transplant coral into the devastated Great Barrier Reef
[Global] In a bid to save the endangered Great Barrier Reef from the effects of man-made pollution and climate change, Australian Continue reading Scientists successfully transplant coral into the devastated Great Barrier Reef
More efforts needed to preserve biodiversity on Ly Son Island
[Vietnam] Destructive human activities have put coral reefs, sea grass beds and many other marine species off Ly Son Island at risk in
Continue reading More efforts needed to preserve biodiversity on Ly Son Island
Protect herbivores, preserve coral reefs
[USA] Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego predict that protection of Continue reading Protect herbivores, preserve coral reefs
Algae fortifies coral reefs in past and present
[USA] The Great Barrier Reef, and most other large reefs around the world, owe their bulk in large part to a type of red algae that grows Continue reading Algae fortifies coral reefs in past and present
Corals found deep in the ocean produce their own light to survive
[UK] When you’re a coral hanging out in the shallows, too much sunlight is a bad thing. Ultraviolet radiation can mess up the algae Continue reading Corals found deep in the ocean produce their own light to survive
Here’s how our fossil fuel addiction is killing coral reefs
[Global] In the space of geologic seconds, coral reefs that took millions of years to grow are dying – and it’s our fault. Humans have Continue reading Here’s how our fossil fuel addiction is killing coral reefs
Does a new era of bleaching beckon for Indian Ocean coral reefs?
[Global] There are many other reefs across the globe that are dying, and no one seems to care. Continue reading Does a new era of bleaching beckon for Indian Ocean coral reefs?
Marine scientists listen to the sounds coral reefs
[USA] Coral reefs make sounds, and researchers believe these noises play an important role in attracting resident algae — Continue reading Marine scientists listen to the sounds coral reefs