They digest the algae and excrete the coral as fine sand. Unfortunately, they are poorly equipped to defend themselves against predators, such as barracuda, but some find protection by schooling ...

Groundwater input to coral reefs directly affects water chemistry and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, ...

Oct. 24, 2022 — Coral reef halos, also known as grazing halos or sand halos, are bands of bare, sandy seafloor that surround coral patch reefs. These features, clearly-visible from satellite ...

This Is the Best Beach in Asia—and It Has White Sand, Crystal-clear Waters, and a Vibrant Coral Reef. Story by Lydia Mansel • 2d. Banana Beach is just a 15-minute boat ride from Phuket.

Partner Content ‘Reef Builders’ Documentary, Presented by Sheba, to Stream Globally on Prime Video The documentary held its world premiere on April 9 in London to honor coral reef restoration ...

A range of mostly human forces has precipitated this loss: coastal construction, diseases, pollution, and, increasingly, climate change.Ocean warming is proving to be an endgame for reefs.

Due to climate change, coral reefs are declining rapidly. Between 2023 and mid-May 2024, scientists have confirmed mass coral bleaching in at least 62 countries and territories worldwide. Coral ...

Griciūtė led me out to a table in the sand, where an intern, Henry Garber, ... which began in early 2023, has impacted 70 percent of the planet’s coral reefs, in 67 countries.

Kuleana Coral Restoration gives broken, damaged coral a second chance at life through a structure called a reef star. The reef star is made of rebar and covered in local sand.

The beach offers a variety of things to do, from snorkeling in colorful coral reefs to sunbathing on lounge chairs. From Malaysia and Thailand to Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, and ...