14
May
Was Darwin wrong about coral atolls?
A new study shows that coral reef-building is more complex than Darwin thought.
14
May
Was Darwin wrong about coral atolls?
A new study shows that coral reef-building is more complex than Darwin thought.
03
Jan
11
Dec
5 beautiful coral species on track for endangered listing
NOAA is proposing the addition of 66 coral species into the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973. Take a look at several reef-building corals facing major environmental threats.
06
Dec
Coral die-offs hold clues to earthquakes
An analysis of the fossil coral beds provides clues to the history of mega earthquakes in the region, and could help predict future quakes
04
Dec
66 coral species nominated for endangered list
Having an endangered status would restrict commercial activities in the coral areas, while also preventing any trade or harvesting of the corals.
25
Oct
How a bubblegum coral colonized the globe
Pervasive nature of bubblegum coral is due in part to species casting its eggs and sperm into ocean currents.
08
Oct
Scientists tackle reef-killing starfish
Researchers have developed a culture that infects the starfish with bacteria and can destroy them in as little as 24 hours.
03
Oct
Australia government admits neglect of Great Barrier Reef
A recent study revealed that the reef lost more than half its coral cover in the past 27 years.
02
Oct
Half of Great Barrier Reef lost in past 30 years
Cyclones, coral bleaching and hungry starfish are destroying the world’s largest coral reef.
26
Sep
Google offers virtual dives among world’s coral reefs
The first underwater panoramic images were added to Google Maps in hopes that up-close views of underwater wonders will inspire people to protect them.
