A substance developed at UC San Diego improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated ...

A new bioengineered ink dramatically boosts coral larvae settlement. The oceans are getting hotter and coral reefs are ...

Scientists first acclimated the babies to saltwater tanks before handing over 300 corals each to organizations on the ...

Corals everywhere on the planet live in harmony with microscopic organisms. Many corals get their vivid colors from ...

Researchers Use the Sounds of Healthy Coral Reefs to Encourage Growth of a New Species of Coral Larvae Oct. 23, 2024 — Healthy coral reefs echo with a chorus of grunts and purrs from fish ...

SNAP-X releases scents that attract larvae to help sustain coral reefs in the ocean, according to UCSD's Scripps Institution ...

Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

Coral reefs are natural wonders that don’t just mesmerize ... designed to recreate the chemical cues of healthy reefs. According to the study, SNAP-X is packed with ultra-tiny silica capsules, each ...

Beyond their beauty and serving as a sign of a healthy ocean, coral reefs also bring in an estimated $375 billion in economic value worldwide. For years, a hurdle of trying to restore coral reefs ...

When baby corals are hunting for a new home, they float around the water column until they find somewhere to settle down and ...

“We know from scientific findings that a thriving coral reef ecosystem supports a healthy fish population and its underwater environment attracts tourists. “Mersing is known for its beautiful ...