Hacker News with Generative AI: Coral Reefs

Hungry little crabs may help control coral-eating starfish numbers (phys.org)
Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Marine Biology, Ecology, Coral Reefs, Starfish
3 points by PaulHoule 13 days ago | 0 comments
Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance (phys.org)
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
Science, Climate Change, Biology, Coral Reefs
137 points by Brajeshwar 171 days ago | 150 comments
DARPA is funding reef structures that will be colonized by corals and bivalves (wired.com)
The US defense research agency is funding three universities to engineer reef structures that will be colonized by corals and bivalves and absorb the power of future storms.
Coral Reefs, Climate Change, Engineering, Military, Science
156 points by Brajeshwar 172 days ago | 32 comments
From Florida to Australia, Global Coral Bleaching Could Soon Be Worst on Record (truthout.org)
Climate Change, Coral Reefs, Environmental Issues, Australia, Florida
12 points by wahnfrieden 351 days ago | 2 comments
Ocean heat driving global coral bleaching event, possibly the worst on record (cnn.com)
Oceanography, Climate Change, Coral Reefs, Environmental Science
31 points by rntn 353 days ago | 0 comments