Rising sea surface temperatures and acidic waters could eliminate nearly all existing coral reef habitats by 2100, suggesting restoration projects in these areas will likely meet serious challenges, according to …read more Source:: Science
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Strange coral spawning improving Great Barrier Reef’s resilience
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•A phenomenon that makes coral spawn more than once a year is improving the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. The discovery was made by researchers investigating whether corals that …read more Source:: Science
Unique immunity genes in one widespread coral species
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•A new study has found that a common coral species might have evolved unique immune strategies to cope with environmental change. …read more Source:: Science
Uranium levels in deep sea coral reveal new insights into how the major northern ice sheets retreated
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•Scientists examining naturally occurring uranium levels in ancient deep sea corals have discovered new insights into how the major northern ice sheets retreated during the last major deglaciation on Earth. …read more Source:: Science
As oceans warm, coral reef fish might prefer to move rather than adapt
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•Scientists have new evidence that coral-reef fish — who are capable of adapting to warmer temperatures brought about by global climate change — will probably opt instead to relocate to …read more Source:: Science
Sunscreen ingredient toxic to coral, killing off reefs: research
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•ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – A common ingredient found in sunscreen is toxic to coral and contributing to the decline of reefs around the world, according to new research published on …read more Source:: UKScienceNews