Coral Reefs
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Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching is 'Worst in its History'Australia's Great Barrier Reef corals are in trouble, with the northern part of the reef experiencing "the worst mass bleaching event in its history."
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Meet 'Squishy Fingers': Flexible Robot Advances Undersea ResearchThere's a new soft and squishy robot in town, and it's ready for some serious underwater business.
By Laura Geggel Published
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NASA to Capture Best-Ever Portrait of Coral Reef HealthBy Elizabeth Howell Published
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Hot Oceans Are Killing Coral Reefs Around the WorldFor only the third time on record, coral bleaching is occurring across the globe and climate change is to blame.
By Brian Kahn Published
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From a Childhood Fascination with Fish to a Career in ConservationOpinion Coral reefs are key to wildlife, and human, survival — and they may yet be saved.
By Emily Darling Published
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Beautiful Corals in Home Aquariums Can Poison YouAquarium enthusiasts and people who work in aquarium stores should be aware that some types of coral produce dangerous toxins.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Red Sea's Glowing Corals are Rainbow of ColorsDeep in the Red Sea, beyond the reach of most scuba divers, coral reefs are putting on a glowing, colorful show, scientists have discovered.
By Elizabeth Goldbaum Published
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Coral Pyramids in Micronesia Date Back to Middle AgesNew evidence reveals that the ancient coral tombs of Leluh in Micronesia could be up to 700 years old — much older than previously thought.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Balancing the Good and Bad: News for Coral ReefsOpinion Marine ecologist Paul Sikkel discusses his passion for and work with coral reefs and the best ways to protect them.
By Lily Whitman Published
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