Coral Reefs

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

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Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ | Climate crisis

World reaches first climate tipping point as coral reefs collapse, pushing Earth toward irreversible thresholds including ice melt and Amazon dieback, warns major report calling for urgent transformative action.

Coral reefs are at a tipping point after surging global temperatures

Bacterial ink to restore coral reefs - EurekAlert!

Cascading impacts of groundwater input to coral reefs - EurekAlert!

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