Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.

Research reveals that coral larvae combat high temperatures by lowering their metabolism and boosting nitrogen uptake, averting bleaching. This adaptive strategy enhances their survival by conserving ...

Local busybodies may recall earlier this year when Cal Poly Humboldt announced it would soon be the proud owner of a new $7.9 ...

Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae ...

Coral reefs rank among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth and are often referred to as the rainforests of the sea. Modern reef building corals evolved in the Triassic Period around 250 million ...

According to NOAA, mass bleaching of coral reefs has been confirmed around Florida, the Caribbean, Brazil, the eastern Pacific Ocean, Australia, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the ...

The unprecedented scale of this bleaching event raises serious concerns about the long-term health and survival of coral reef ecosystems worldwide. Listen to Story This event has already exceeded the ...

Heat stress also remains high in the Caribbean and South China Sea. In response to the bleaching record, scientists have called a special emergency session on coral reefs to be held at the ...

A global episode of heat-related coral bleaching has grown to the largest on record, US authorities said Friday, sparking worry for the health of key marine ecosystems. From the beginning of 2023 ...

Heat stress also remains high in the Caribbean and South China Sea. In response to the bleaching record, scientists have called a special emergency session on coral reefs to be held at the United ...