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coral-reefs
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prnewswire.comworld5 days ago
Study Maps 166,000 Square Kilometres of Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs, One-Third of Global Total
New research presented at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa identifies roughly one-third of the world's coral reefs as resilient to ocean warming. Only 28 percent of those reefs receive active protection.
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ksl.comscience20 days ago
Study Documents Hollow Coral Skeletons Cemented in Place by Encrusting Algae on Moorea
A study of Moorea’s reef shows dead coral branches remain intact because encrusting red algae and internal microorganisms prevent the usual transition to rubble, limiting space for new coral settlement.
science21 days ago
Heat stress disrupts coral ventilation systems, study finds
Research shows rising water temperatures interfere with the microscopic structures corals use to move water and remove waste. The findings detail how prolonged exposure can lead to system failure and tissue damage.
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Science Newsscience26 days ago
Study Finds Most Scuba Diver Reef Contact Is Unintentional
Researchers recorded diver behavior at sites in Indonesia and the Philippines. More than 80 percent of physical contact with coral was unintended, according to video analysis published May 26.
interestingengineering.comscience34 days ago
Underwater Robot Uses Autonomous Method to Study Coral Reef Life
A study describes an autonomous system that lets an underwater robot locate and track marine species on coral reefs. The approach focuses on characterizing biodiversity in areas such as Joel's Shoal.
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theconversation.comscience43 days ago
Australian Reef Survives 22 °C-Weeks of Heat Stress in 2025 Marine Heatwave While Nearby Reefs Suffered Major Coral Death
Coral reefs at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia showed almost no signs of bleaching or mortality after experiencing extreme marine heat stress that killed up to 60 percent of corals at Ningaloo Reef and devastated reefs globally. Researchers found survival rates…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience72 days ago
Scientists Use Conservation Genomics to Address Climate Impacts on Ecosystems
Researchers are applying conservation genomics to help ecosystems adapt to rapid climate change, which exceeds natural evolutionary rates. This approach involves sequencing DNA to identify resilient traits in species like corals, seagrasses, and redwoods. The work aims to improve…