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.
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.
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.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
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.
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.