Heat waves worsen coral reef metabolism — even when they don't bleach
Reefs are feeling the climate crisis through more than just well-studied bleaching
Coral larvae swim more slowly in dim light
Their search for the right light intensity and color could set them up for success later in life
An acidifying ocean spells disaster for marine and human systems
We can avert this and other effects of climate change by decreasing global carbon dioxide emissions
Ocean heatwaves leave fish susceptible to bacterial infection
Climate change is killing hundreds of coral reef fish... all at once
Marine sponges are coral reefs' great recyclers
Sponges eat the "marine snow" that falls from other organisms in the ocean
Sea bird poop is worth over $1 billion USD per year
The nutrients in guano fertilize both farm fields and ocean reefs
Coral reef restoration projects are not a long-term solution to biodiversity loss
Most outplanted staghorn corals in the Florida Keys don't survive past seven years
Supreme Court ruling protects Hawaiian reefs from contaminated groundwater
Counties and businesses cannot pump contaminants into the ocean, even "indirectly"
Coral reef bacteria are being killed off by human activity
Microbes could provide important clues about the health of coral reefs
The Blob, and other effects of climate change that we aren’t talking about
There’s more going on than just melting glaciers and sea-level rise
"The Nemo Effect" doesn't exist: Pixar movies increased clownfish googling, not clownfish purchasing
People were more interested in fish after it came out, but not more likely to set up an exotic aquarium
Think before you sunscreen — some of it may end up in your bloodstream
Not to mention in water and reefs
These corals love the warming oceans
Japanese coral communities are expanding in response to warming temperatures, but the effects could be disastrous
Even corals deep down on the ocean floor can’t escape humanity's impact
Climate change, industrial fishing, offshore drilling, and deep sea mining are all threats to life at the bottom of the sea
Where do aquarium fish come from?
It's crucial to know before you buy for conservation purposes
Floating detritus is giving new insights into deep-sea corals
Environmental DNA is a less invasive way to solve long-submerged mysteries
Can corals be saved? The key may be in their microbes
Biologists are studying corals with techniques designed for humans