Within the structure of the coral reefs, members of almost every phyla of plants and animals live and die, adding particles and organic material to the sediment, and contributing to the efficient ...
A partnership to safeguard globally significant coral reefs. © Paul Mckenzie / WWF-HK Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its ...
In the reef-building "hard corals", the polyps sit in a carbonate coral skeleton, which over time builds the fabric of the reef. Coral reefs are like cities under the sea. The structure of the ...
In the coastal seas episode, we see the devastating scenes of coral ... about reefs is that polyps are clear and their skeletons are white. What gives them their brilliant colour are the billions of ...
Investing in natural infrastructure by restoring coral reefs in Florida and Puerto Rico can save millions of dollars by ...
Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...
A study published in PeerJ unveils refined techniques for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in four key Caribbean coral species, ...
The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater mismanagement ... in circles forming a coral in the middle for the oysters.
“Strong waves and increased freshwater runoff from the rain can create different types of stress on coral reefs. “The sudden ...