Unless you're my mom, you wouldn't say "because fish are pretty." But some of them are ... They look like they would be at home on a coral reef. All three are cloaked in an exquisite display ...

The hard version of coral polyps produces limestone that is used to form layer after layer of a rigid coral skeleton. Groups ...

These complex ecosystems are, of course, a breeding ground for fish that are a major source of protein and income. But because reefs provide ... going to get dispersed pretty quickly.

He and the researchers in his Coastal Ecology and Conservation Lab use fish urine and artificial ... and habitat encroachment. “(Coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves) are disappearing at rates ...

"But they kind of get a bad reputation." Fish poo can act as a "coral probiotic" in coral reefs. Fish poo can act as a "coral probiotic" in coral reefs. Carsten Grupstra In a study with ...

Researchers are working to prove that coral-eating fish spread corals’ symbiotic algae in their feces. If they’re right, it could open new opportunities for helping struggling reefs cope.

The jewel damselfish spends its life underwater, tending to a small patch of algae, oblivious to anything outside its coral reef home. But the tiny fish, like a marionette, is being pulled by a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As Earth’s oceans continue to heat up, an international team of ...

Whales and fish call out. An acoustic recorder measures the soundscape of a healthy coral reef. (Amy Apprill/Woods ... they're going to get dispersed pretty quickly. So it has to be an extremely ...