The physical interactions between coral and algal cells as they combine to form a symbiotic relationship have been observed for the first time. Within minutes of being introduced, coral cells had ...

New research reports the functional extinction of Acropora corals from Florida's Coral Reef. Scientists have documented ...

Researchers in Japan have established sustainable cell lines in a coral - a success which could prove to be a pivotal moment for gaining a deeper understanding of the biology of these vital marine ...

The Great Barrier Reef, like most other coral reefs around the world's oceans, is under threat from a number of sources, from the steadily acidifying waters of the sea to the impact of commercial ...

According to scientists in Japan, a coral’s color can tell of its resilience to climate change. The yellow-green color morph of a given species of coral was found to resist higher temperatures more ...

Scientists used DNA analysis to explore genetic correlation among Japanese coral population. Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems, which are endangered by climate change and human activities. The ...

Corals are poster children for the harms of climate change, with vibrant reefs withered to bleached barrens as temperatures climb and waters become more acidic. Even as scientists work to restore ...

During their search for ‘super corals’ in the northern Great Barrier Reef, scientists have discovered a new species of branching coral. SCIENTISTS ON an expedition to survey parts of the northern ...

Corals may lack eyes, but they are far from blind. These delicate animals sense light in ways that continue to amaze and inspire the scientific community. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan ...