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
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‘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
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Decaying Red Sea tanker could be an oil spill time bomb
"The time is now to prevent a potential devastation to the region's waters and the livelihoods and health of millions of people..."
Dec. 30, 2020 • ~5 min
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Coral survivors show some cope better with heatwaves
"Understanding how some corals can survive prolonged heatwaves could provide an opportunity to mitigate the impact of marine heatwaves on coral reefs..."
Dec. 30, 2020 • ~5 min
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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
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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
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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
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Lack of iron may limit coral resilience to warming seas
Limited access to iron at high ocean temperatures may harm coral resistance to a warming ocean, a new study shows.
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~6 min
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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
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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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