Measuring Conservation in a Way That Counts
New study raises questions on whether current conservation science and policy could be saving more biodiversity
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Three Key Habitat-Building Corals Face Worrying Future Due to Climate Crisis
Stony corals in the tropical Atlantic will suffer from habitat loss and changes in distribution
Scientists Culture the First Stable Coral Cell Lines
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology research
Impacts of Sunscreen on Coral Reefs Needs Urgent Attention
While it is already understood that UV-filter compounds have toxic effects on marine organisms, scientists say more work is needed to understand the impact on coral reefs
How to Identify Heat-Stressed Corals
'Coral hospital' tool could help safeguard reefs facing climate change
Using Satellites and Field Studies to Improve Coral Reef Restoration
With most of the world's reefs under stress, "coral gardening" or "outplanting" has become a popular and promising solution for restoration
Location and Extent of Coral Reefs Mapped Worldwide Using Advanced AI
Researchers' methodology predicts location of shallow coral reefs with nearly 90 percent accuracy
Coral's Resilience to Warming May Depend on Iron
Limited access to iron at high temperatures impairs growth and function of microalgae that live within coral cells
Designed Bacteria Produce Coral Antibiotic
Sustainable biotechnological production of a natural substance against tuberculosis
Mysterious Glowing Coral Reefs Are Fighting to Recover
Some bleaching corals undergo an, until now, mysterious transformation—emitting a range of different bright neon colors