Coral Reefs
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Great Barriers: Reefs First Line of Coastal DefenseCoral reefs are an amazingly effective first line of defense for coastal communities.
By Brian Kahn Published
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Flowers of the Sea: Photos Reveal Beautiful AnemoneThe amazing diversity of sea anemone, stationary animals that typically live on the seafloor or coral reefs and are related to corals and jellyfish, comes to light in stunning images.
By Live Science Staff Published
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As Coral Bleaching Continues, Reefs in Peril (Op-Ed)Opinion Can anything stop the global collapse of coral reefs?
By Chase Martin Published
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Google Street View Unveils Two New Undersea LocationsGoogle street view has added an image of whale sharks and an underwater museum to a set of undersea images of the planet.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Corals Trap Light to Help Algae FriendsCorals rely on the photosynthesis of algae for oxygen. To make sure algae get the light they need, coral tissue traps and redistributes sunlight.
By Joseph Castro Published
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New Fiery-Red Coral Species Discovered in Peruvian PacificIn the clear waters off the coast of Peru, researchers have found a stunning new red coral species that was not previously described by scientists.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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In Images: Fiery-Red Coral Species Discovered in Peruvian PacificA fiery-red coral species has been discovered off the coast of Peru.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Vivid Visualizations: Prize-Winning Science ImagesWinning photographs, illustration and video from the 2013 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge, including cosmic interactions, coral whirlpools and more.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Unusual Coral Reef Thrives in Acidified WatersBy Laura Poppick Published
