Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS ...

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Unlike typical marine algae, C. tumulosa forms tumbleweed-like mats that easily break off and drift with the current.

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A new handheld microscope lets scientists monitor coral health in real time, underwater, without harming reefs.

A biodegradable graphene-based paste enables secure coral attachment and mineral growth stimulation without using metal ...

At the University of Technology Sydney, scientists from the Future Reefs team are searching for “super corals” — species that are naturally more resilient to environmental changes, such as ...

Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published July 8th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Casey ...