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Shark fishing is making coral reefs collapse in an unexpected way
Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish.
What Stopped Coral Growth for 3,000 Years? Scientists Uncover the Mystery
Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat paused growth for 3,000 years due to sea-level changes but later recovered. Scientists warn ...
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Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they're not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
After two years of record-breaking ocean heat, scientists are assessing the impacts of the world's fourth mass bleaching event on coral reefs around the globe. At least 74 countries and territories ...
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Coral reefs host millions of bacteria, revealing Earth’s hidden biodiversity
Coral reefs are hot spots for more than fish. Fish and corals in reefs across the Pacific Ocean may harbor nearly 3 million varieties of bacteria, researchers report June 1 in Nature Communications.
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Nearly a quarter of all ocean species rely on the reefs. William… Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say Coral reef bleaching across ...
Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
NHA TRANG, Vietnam (AP) — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam's Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The ...
'Fishial' recognition: Neural network deciphers coral reef sounds for species identification
Coral reefs are some of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world's oceans, one ...
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Microorganisms may be essential to the survival of coral reefs threatened by climate change
A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified microscopic organisms that may be crucial to the survival of coral reefs. Dr. Lauren Messer analyzed Acropora kenti coral ...