Coral Reefs

A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals.

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Island rivers carve passageways through coral reefs - EurekAlert!

Scientists Debunk Long-Held “Darwin’s Paradox” Myth About Coral Reefs

Deciphering starfish communication may help protect coral reefs - EurekAlert!

New research challenges long-held belief of coral reefs as oases in marine deserts - EurekAlert!

New research challenges long-held belief of coral reefs as oases in marine deserts - EurekAlert!

There may be a surprising upside to losing coral reefs as oceans warm

Huge sea-urchin populations are overwhelming Hawaii's coral reefs

Why Are Coral Reefs Surrounded by Mysterious “Ghostly” Halos?

Discovering the rich biodiversity of coral reefs using a comprehensive new system - EurekAlert!

Winter’s coming but the heat stays on for Australia’s coral reefs - EurekAlert!

Halo patterns around coral reefs may signal resilience - EurekAlert!

84% of Earth's Coral Reefs in Crisis as Worst Bleaching Event on Record Hits

Coral reefs exude myriad chemicals, fueling dynamic microbial recycling of nutrients

Bright Lights, Dark Consequences: How Artificial Light Threatens Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs Face Extinction Without Immediate Global Emission Reductions, Scientists Warn

“Absolutely devastating”: Climate change is pushing coral reefs to extinction, experts warn

Breakthrough study shows coral reefs will transform but can persist, if carbon is curbed - EurekAlert

Plenty more fish in the sea? Environmental protections account for around 10 percent of fish stocks on coral reefs - EurekAlert

Here's how coral reefs might survive hotter, more acidic oceans

How remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs