A new study links grazing halo patterns in coral reefs, as well as those in other patchy habitats, to the spatial patterns of the shelter habitat itself. The researchers found that grazing halos are ...

Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial ...

Reference maps of key areas mentioned in this study. Panel (a) shows the ERA5 bathymetric map of the GBR region, while panel (b) shows the Australian domain. Davies Reef is denoted by the pale yellow ...

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they are essential for food supply, culture and recreation and coastal ...

As reported by ScienceDaily, the study has unearthed long-term and persistent changes in the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This change is linked to increases in the frequency ...

A new peer-reviewed study led by Israeli researchers has found that coral reefs help control the daily lives of microbes, tiny bacteria, and microscopic algae that live in the water around them. The ...

Coral reefs face a global tipping point from mass bleaching caused by climate change and El Niño. Discover why 2026 could be critical and what actions can save them.

Grazing halos at Heron Island, Australia, are distinct where coral are clustered (outlined with a white box) but merge where coral are dispersed (outlined with a black box). In coral reefs throughout ...

Coral reefs occupy less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they provide a home for nearly a quarter of all marine species. Many creatures, including fish and crustaceans, rely on reefs for food, ...