EurekAlert!

Seawater microbes are a powerful tool for diagnosing coral reef health and strengthening conservation efforts, according to new paper

Collection of water for analyzing reef water microorganisms is routinely done in St. John, USVI, using a Niskin bottle, which can be closed underwater at the sampling location. Woods Hole, MA (May 16, ...
Mongabay

Another way to check the health of a coral reef: Study the microbes in the seawater

An increasingly common way to keep tabs on coral reef health is by measuring microorganisms in the local seawater. Microbial-based coral reef monitoring is excellent at detecting nutrient and health ...
PBS

These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back

Coral reefs worldwide are in major trouble. Their numbers have dwindled dramatically over time and today, they’re facing yet another mass bleaching event. But research has offered hope that human ...
Phys.org

Reef restoration shouldn't just be about growing corals—but also bringing reefs to life, new study suggests

Over the past twenty years, coral reef restoration has seen unprecedented growth worldwide. From Indonesia to the Caribbean, thousands of projects have been launched with the goal of "saving" coral ...