25, 2024 — New research reveals how small coral-reef dwelling humbug damselfish use 'motion dazzle' and adaptive behaviors to confuse potential ... Dead Coral Skeletons Hinder Reef Regeneration ...

Researchers working at reefs in Moorea, French Polynesia found that the network of dead coral skeletons left in place by bleaching events caused critical processes to break down, ultimately preventing ...

A two-year experiment found that coral reefs could endure in heated water better than expected—with one huge caveat.

The dead corals are part of Samal Island’s healthy contiguous reef system called Paradise Reef, which Lacson has been observing in the last 15 years. On Nov. 7 and Nov. 12, Lacson went ...

The aquarium has a small exhibit of invasives in its foyer area, with plans for an upcoming, new educational exhibit featuring invasive corals, anemones and fishes in Hawaii, in the next six months.

Some scientists say that coral cover in parts of Hawaii has declined by 60% in recent decades. Smith has seen the decline with her own eyes. “When I was growing up, it was really vibrant,” Smith said, ...

Nearly half of the world’s coral reefs have died since the ... Now, she said, there are fewer herbivore fish, more reef-smothering algae and more dead zones. Beyond the usual stressors, West ...

Secure the bio- and genetic diversity of all species of corals by 2026. Standardize coral collection, storage, and data management practices across organizations. Train professionals and build ...

The lab is training them to recognize bleached, diseased and dead corals of different species and then use an online portal to submit bleach reports across the entire Florida Reef. The more eyes ...