Latest News from the Coral & Reefkeeping World
How Pollution Threatens Coral Reefs and What We Can Do About It
Coral reefs are powerful, resilient ecosystems supporting 25% of all marine list and over a billion people globally. But these ecosystems are fragile and pollution is one of the most immediate threats they face. While climate change grabs headlines (and is still very important), local pollution is doing some serious...
Medicinal Cures Within Coral Reefs
Coral reefs support about 25% of all marine life, and their significance stretches far beyond their beauty. Increasingly, these vibrant ecosystems are being recognized as a vital source of potential medical breakthroughs. Researchers have found that coral reefs are a treasure trove of complex substances that offer promise in...
Exploring Reef Resilience Through the Science of Coral Adaptation
Coral reefs are some of the most extraordinary ecosystems on the planet. They support a quarter of all marine life, provide food and income to over a billion people, and offer a natural barrier protecting coastlines from storms and erosion. But these vibrant underwater cities face increasing pressure from climate...
Is AI replacing coral scientists? Evaluating the use of AI in coral conservation
By: Michelle Baptist As a major phenomenon in both technology and conservation, artificial intelligence (AI) is found in virtually every online application. From the commonly used ChatGPT to more complex scientific benthic habitat modeling, the environmental impacts of AI are still being evaluated in modern society. AI’s emergence into coral conservation...
Dimethylsulfoniopropionate and Other Coral Creations
Written by Rachel G. Jordan Pungent, fishy, and memorable. When you stand along the shore of a coral reef and breathe deeply, you inhale a peculiar aroma. This “smell of the sea” is more than oceanic perfume; it is the byproduct of coral chemistry that connects to global atmospheric cycling. Chemistry is...
