Coral Reefs

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

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Earth’s Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved

Nanotech may offer a way to restore coral reefs: Scientists use artificial reefs, nanoparticles and 3D bioprinting to save corals from bleaching and climate change.

The Moon Has a Curious Effect on The Sounds Emanating From Coral Reefs

Network of coral reefs in Seychelles offer conservation hope

Coral reefs can be regrown in just 4 years according to a promising new trial

Even 'Twilight Zone' Coral Reefs Aren't Safe from Bleaching

A Discarded Plan to Build Underwater Cities Will Give Coral Reefs New Life

Playing underwater sounds could help coral reefs fight global warming

Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study of one in Eilat

Earth's Coral Reefs Are Far Bigger Than We Thought, Satellite Imagery Reveals

Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world's coral reefs

Gold nanoparticles could help coral reefs avoid extinction

Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat

Fake fog, ‘re-skinning’ and ‘sea-weeding’ could help coral reefs survive

Stressful Summer for Coral Reefs

Polyps as pixels: Innovative technique maps biochemistry of coral reefs

How coral reefs can survive climate change

Coral reefs host millions of bacteria, revealing Earth’s hidden biodiversity

Coral reefs are home to the greatest microbial diversity on Earth

Coastal Light Pollution Tricks Coral Reefs, Affecting Reproductive Success