Tag Archives: reefs

[ad_1] A small neglected snail could contribute to the disappearance of coral reefs. Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have studied how the snail Coralliophila violacea could further weaken already damaged …

[ad_1] Researchers warned that carbon dioxide emissions are destroying coral reefs and kelp forests, heat waves and ocean acidification damaging marine ecosystems . have already had a marked effect on our seas. …

[ad_1] Deep coral reefs in a "twilight zone" in the oceans differ greatly from those near the surface, dampening the hope that they may serve as a refuge for marine life fleeing …

[ad_1] OSLO – Deep coral reefs in a "twilit zone" in the oceans differ greatly from those near the surface, dampening the hope that they may be a haven for the marine …

[ad_1] Source: Luiz A. Rocha – California Academy of Sciences New findings suggest that deep reefs out of sight are unique habitats requiring protection. A team of highly qualified scientific divers – …

[ad_1] Australian researchers have devised a brilliant idea to turn clouds into giant sunshades to protect the Great Barrier from climate change. It may seem far-fetched, but scientists are refining a technique …

[ad_1] Coral Reef Awareness Week, held annually during the third week of July, was created to highlight the importance of coral reefs and the need to protect them. Coral reefs only cover …

[ad_1] Elegant science can come from ugly things. That's the thought that comes to our minds when we read a new study of nature on how a single invasive species – the …

[ad_1] Few things are as good for an island as bird droppings. Guano is full of essential nitrogen – a fertilizer that helps plants grow – and flying flocks provide a robust …

[ad_1] There are many headlines about the massive bleaching events that are destroying the world's coral reefs. Millions of dollars are spent annually on conservation and restoration efforts for these endangered reefs, …