Coral reef soundscapes rebounded after Hurricane Irma
Soundscapes of coral reef ecosystems can recover quickly from severe weather events such as Hurricane Irma in 2017, according to a new study.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~5 min
Human noise wreaks havoc on all kinds of ocean animals
Human-created noise can disrupt the behavior, physiology, reproduction, and ecosystems of whales and other ocean life. It can even lead to death.
Feb. 8, 2021 • ~7 min
Ireland has corals, and they survive in extreme conditions at the edge of a submarine canyon
But these 'cold-water coral' are threatened by accelerating sea currents.
Jan. 7, 2021 • ~5 min
‘Blood test’ can pinpoint overheated, unhealthy corals
A new method works like a blood test to identify heat-stressed corals that need protection from warming ocean waters linked to climate change.
Jan. 4, 2021 • ~4 min
One-fifth of ecosystems in danger of collapse – here’s what that might look like
Humans have caused ecosystems to collapse on purpose for millennia, to grow food or build settlements. But unplanned collapses are a different matter.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~7 min
Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building
Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north.
Oct. 28, 2020 • ~4 min
Darwin’s theory about atolls is ‘beautiful’ but wrong
Charles Darwin's theory about the formation of atolls is elegant, but doesn't reflect key information: sea level. Researchers now correct his work.
Oct. 13, 2020 • ~12 min
Mauritius oil spill: how coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass could be affected
Marine wildlife rarely remain in one habitat. Most species rely on a healthy network of ecosystems to raise their young and catch their food.
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
Coral sex: how reproducing species in the lab could be key to restoring reefs in the wild
Sexual reproduction helps keep coral colonies diverse and resilient. Now, scientists are doing it in a lab to restock flagging reefs.
Aug. 18, 2020 • ~7 min
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