Seaweed-Eating Giant Crabs Could Help Save Florida Coral Reefs - And They're Lovingly Named 'The Reef Goats'
The Caribbean king crab has been shown in a new study to clean 80% of invasive seaweed from coral reefs around the Florida Keys.
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Sanctuary Containing 'Healthiest Coral Reefs in the World' Just Tripled in Size Thanks to U.S. Government Protection
The US just tripled the size of Gulf of Mexico's largest coral sanctuary-expanding the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Fiji's Corals Are Bouncing Back After Being Reduced to Rubble in Historic Storm
In the marine reserves of Namena and Vatu-i-ra in Fiji, coral reefs devastated by 2016 Cyclone Winston are rapidly recovering.
Common Human Antibiotic Can Heal Coral Diseases - 95% Success Rate With Amoxicillin
The common antibiotic Amoxicillin was used to treat disease-infected coral in Florida and shows great promise.
Thailand Announces Ban on Coral-Damaging Sunscreens in Marine National Parks
Thailand is banning coral reef-damaging sunscreens in marine parks in teh country—a win for nature.
Gigantic 438-Year-old Coral Discovered in the Great Barrier Reef in 'Excellent Condition'
A huge 438-year-old coral has been discovered in Australia's Great Barrier Reef in great condition, exciting researchers.
Spectacular Coral Event This Year Spawns Hope -And Billions of Babies For Great Barrier Reef (LOOK)
This year's annual spawning of coral in the Great Barrier Reef brought hope to scientists who witnessed billions of babies born in 2021.
Scientists Excited by Odd Fish Sounds Recorded in a Restored Coral Reef-the Coolest Thing You'll Hear All Week
The croaks, chirps, growls, and foghorns recorded in the soundscape of a restored Indonesian coral reef is good news-and fascinating to hear.
First Coral IVF Babies on Great Barrier Reef Have Produced Next Generation
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation confirmed their Coral IVF babies deployed on the Great Barrier Reef have produced the next generation.
Scientists Find Giant Pristine Coral Reef Undiscovered Near Tahiti, With Clues There Are More
Researchers find one of the largest coral reefs in the world near Tahiti, with pristine rose-shaped corals stretching 2 miles.
Climate-Resilient Coral Offers Hope to World's Reefs, Able to Cope With 2ºC of Global Warming
The experiment was the longest ever done in coral resilience, and showed that adaptation could offer yet-unknown solutions to climate risks.
New Dimension for Coral Restoration: 3-D Printed Reefs Recreate Natural Diversity
An innovation interface from Bar-Ilan tailors 3D-printed reefs to their marine environment and may curb reef devastation.
Dolphins Self-Treat Their Own Skin By Lining Up to Rub on Specific Coral
Amazing footage shows dolphins rubbing against a specific type of coral—possibly to extract healing elements that will keep their skin healthy.
Scientists Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in Galápagos Marine Reserve 'Teeming With Life'
Scientists discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador teeming with life.
New Shoreline Protection Looks Like Massive Lego Bricks and Doubles as Home for Marine Life
The bricks are claimed to be the first artificial solution that truly enhances biodiversity, and strong enough to disrupt incoming storms.
30% of Barbados Seas to be Protected Under "Blue Bond" Financing That Saved The Seychelles
Building on success in Belize and the Seychelles, Barbados is set for a big national debt refinance scheme to unlock $50 million in funding.
Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With 'Shocking Speed'
After being destroyed partialling in 2015, the pristine reefs of the Southern Line Islands are back to their pristine state.
Volunteers 'De-seaweeding' Results in Dramatic 600% Improvement of Coral Regrowth
Any good gardener knows what a good de-weeding can do for a soil plot. As it turns out, it's much the same for coral reefs.
4 Decades of Data Suggests Pacific Coral Reefs Can Acclimate to Warming Oceans and Resist Future Bleaching
They've already adapted—potentially at a rate of 0.18°F per decade, and the researchers recommended updating models for coral bleaching.
'A Blessing' For Wounded Soldiers Who Help Scientists Save Coral Reefs
For a week every year, a team of veterans comes down to help Michael Crosby "re-skin" coral reefs below the waves of the Florida Keys.
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