Coral Reef : Science World Report

Apr 03, 2015 07:56 AM EDT

Fish Populations are Reduced by 78 Percent in Hawaii Due to Human Impacts

Most people are aware that humans have a large impact on coral reefs. But scientists have taken a closer look and have discovered that we may have a larger influence than we thought.

Mar 29, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Great Barrier Reef Protected Zones Create Bigger and More Abundant Coral Trout

Scientists have found that coral trout in protected "green zones" are not only bigger and more abundant than those fished in "blue zones," but are also better able to cope with cyclone damage.

Feb 28, 2015 03:46 PM EST

Newly Discovered Algae May Help Corals Survive Hottest Reefs on the Planet

There may be a type of algae that could help coral reefs cope with warmer temperatures.

Feb 24, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Corals in Australia's Great Barrier Reef Eat Plastic

It turns out that corals are making use of the plastic in our oceans-sort of. Scientists have found that corals commonly found on the Great Barrier Reef are actually eating plastic.

Feb 21, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Caribbean Corals Have a Newly Discovered Tool to Combat Climate Change

Coral reefs may not be in such dire straits as researchers once thought. Scientists have found that corals may be better equipped to tolerate climate change than previously believed.

Jan 23, 2015 10:02 AM EST

Australia's Great Barrier Reef May Decline to Less Than 10 Percent of its Extent

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. Now, though, scientists have found that this reef could decline to less than 10 percent of its extent if ocean warming continues.

Jan 09, 2015 09:56 AM EST

Tropical Coral Fossils Reveal the Past--And Future--of Polar Ice Sheets

You wouldn't think that you'd find out about polar ice on a tropical island, but that's exactly what's happened. Scientists have examined fossil corals on the balmy islands of Seychelles and have found a bit more about the past, and possible future, of polar ice sheets.

Jan 07, 2015 10:26 AM EST

Cool, Deep Waves May Save Coral Reefs from Heat Stress

Scientists have found that in the Andaman Sea, internal waves can temporarily cool down the water temperature around corals by up to ten degrees, which could save reefs.

Dec 30, 2014 06:11 AM EST

Scientists Discover the Mechanism Behind Coral Bleaching

Scientists have taken a closer look at bleaching and have found the mechanisms responsible for the expulsion of zooxanthella from coral--the cause of bleaching.

Dec 08, 2014 02:06 PM EST

Soft, Caribbean Gorgonian Corals Fight Against Ocean Acidification

It turns out that tropical shallow-water soft corals may actually be resistant to ocean acidification.

Nov 25, 2014 10:10 AM EST

How to Avoid Ecosystem Collapse: Scientists Study Tipping Points

Ecosystems across the globe are in danger--from coral reefs to prairie grasslands. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these collapses in an effort to prevent them.

Nov 20, 2014 07:26 AM EST

Tropical Coral Reefs Fail at Sex After Bleaching Events

Most are aware that bleaching events in tropical corals can cause short-term impacts and devastate reefs. Now, though, scientists have found that there are longer-term effects.