The algae like a comfortable work environment ... That spells bad news for the entire coral reef ecosystem. As Maiya explains, coral bleaching isn’t new. In fact, healthy coral reefs can ...

Various groups are now growing baby corals for transplantation into the world's disappearing reefs, but they need a hand. A ...

Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae ...

The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, ...

Coral larvae assimilate more nitrogen and trade it to their algae symbionts for glucose under elevated temperatures ...

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of ...

This method will ensure corals of greater genetic diversity, which will confer more resilience in the face of threats. Read ...

Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.

Research reveals coral larvae adapt to high temperatures by reducing metabolism and increasing nitrogen intake, enhancing ...

Explore the discovery of a massive coral in the Solomon Islands, visible from space and teeming with marine life ...

The study shows that coral reefs have the potential to adapt and survive in changing climates if carbon emissions are reduced ...