Oceanography
Things to know about coral reefs around the world
Corals are marine animals that exist in the form of small polyps resembling sea anemones, often living in colonies consisting of many identical individuals.
Coral Reefs
Browse ScienceInfo articles and explainers related to Coral Reefs.
Topic archive
Articles about Coral Reefs
65 published items.
Science Events
Vietnamese author wins international ocean photo award
Nguyen Ngoc Thien is the only Vietnamese author to win the contest
Oceanography
Why do some reefs change colors when they are 'stressed'?
Instead of bleaching, some corals tend to change color as ocean temperatures fluctuate. This is a recent mystery that scientists have found out.
Oceanography
Climate change changes the pH of the ocean, returning to what it was 14 million years ago
Another effect of CO2 emissions.
Oceanography
Break down the 'spooky tranquility', use sound to recover… the dead corals
Finding ways to help coral reefs in the world recover from the devastating effects of climate change has created some recent radical solutions.
Environment
Sea level will rise by 0.9m in the next 80 years, millions of people will be displaced
Sea level is likely to rise more than 0.9m in the next 80 years. Most reefs in warm water areas will die.
Oceanography
High water temperatures are one of the factors that damage coral reefs
Australian scientists have discovered that undersea heat waves affect coral reefs more than humans have ever known.
Environment
Severe weather destroys 50% of Australian marine ecosystems
Natural disasters such as storms, cyclones, droughts and heat waves have destroyed nearly 50% of marine ecosystems in Australia, many places where natural life cannot re…
Science Events
Display of 6,000-year rose-shaped fossil corals in Ly Son
For the first time, Ly Son island district (Quang Ngai) showed fossil coral reefs of roses to introduce to people and visitors.
Oceanography
The world's smallest fish 'saves' coral reefs
The smallest vertebrate aquatic species - cryptobenthic fish - though less than 2cm long but plays the most important role in the coral region's ecosystem.
World Heritage
Phoenix Island Conservation Area
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Phoenix Island Conservation Area in the Republic of Kiribati as a World Natural Heritage Si…
Oceanography
The first country banned sunscreen to protect corals
According to the BBC, the government has signed a law restricting the sale and use of sunscreen and skin care products if the ingredient contains 1 of 10 substances on t…
Oceanography
Scientists have found a giant coral reef hidden in the ocean floor
In late September, scientists from NOAA (American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) conducted an expedition called Deep Search 2018.
Oceanography
Spawning coral: Great product of nature!
To capture the coral to the eggs, a certain photographer must wait until the full moon and the warmest sea.
Oceanography
Philippine paradise reef remains intact even though the world is in danger
In May 2017, when photographer David Doubilet (USA) visited Tubbataha, he had to utter astonished: