Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

A new study led by Prof. Adi Torfstein from the Hebrew University and Prof. Oren Levy from Bar-Ilan University, in ...

Coral reefs rely on a symbiosis between the coral itself and dinoflagellates, which harness sunlight to produce sugars, which they provide to the coral in return for protection and a place to grow.

Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of ...

Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.

Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.

Swimming robots play a crucial role in mapping pollution, studying aquatic ecosystems, and monitoring water quality in ...

A new invasive species threatens Kāneʻohe Bay's fragile coral ecosystem, sending state officials scrambling for a solution.

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Coral reefs are complex underwater ecosystems formed primarily by colonies of tiny marine animals known as coral polyps. These polyps secrete calcium carbonate, creating hard exoskeletons that ...

When coral feed on larger quantities of zooplankton, it makes them stronger and more likely to be resilient against certain ...

Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.The ...