Saving the reefs – with coral larval restoration
This method will ensure corals of greater genetic diversity, which will confer more resilience in the face of threats. Read ...
World’s largest coral discovered off the Solomon Islands
As an expedition was exploring the waters around the Solomon Islands, its members spotted what looked like a shipwreck. Intrigued, they sent a diver down to investigate.
Traditional owners and scientists worked together on ‘coral IVF’ projects. Here’s what we found
Scientists have been gathering coral spawn to create baby corals via ‘coral IVF’. Until now, much of this research has been ...
Scientists discover unusual new bacteria in deep-sea coral
Marine biologists found the new bacteria in the tissue of two soft coral species that live in complete darkness in the Gulf ...