Coral reefs, vital for a billion people globally, face massive loss and potential collapse within decades due to rising ocean temperatures and acidification, even if emissions reduction targets ...
Their findings have been published in the journal Coral Reefs. Four monitoring sites in Shigeo Reef near Motobu Peninsula in Okinawa, Japan, were surveyed. Two sites were approximately 35–45 m ...
Lead author, Dr Emma Weschke, from the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences, said: "When the sun sets, coral reefs undergo a dramatic transformation. The vibrant fish we see in ...
In the quiet stillness of the ocean, when the sun dips below the horizon, marine creatures on coral reefs experience a significant shift. As daytime creatures retreat into the safety of corals, ...
I n a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed that the world’s coral reefs cover an area 25% larger than earlier estimates suggested. Utilizing a blend of high-resolution satellite ...
Record-high sea temperatures are bleaching coral reefs worldwide and putting a new focus on attempts to restore these key marine ecosystems. Restoration begins with obtaining coral, sometimes by ...