Researchers seek worldwide solutions to conserve coral reefs

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 ...

Study: Florida reefs offer multi-million dollar flood protection — if they survive

USGS study finds preserving reef hot spots near Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offers high returns by reducing storm surge and supporting tourism, resilience.

Why Does Greenland Look So Big on the Map?

This is the context for the Mercator map, the one that shows Greenland looking like a hulking prize to Donald Trump. The ...

Seawater microbes offer new, non-invasive way to detect coral disease

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands ...

Discovery of Centuries-Old Black Coral in New Zealand: A Marine Marvel

Black coral, scientifically known as Antipathella fiordensis, is vital for marine ecosystems. Despite its name, the coral appears white because only its skeleton is black. Large corals like the one ...
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GTMfund has rewritten the distribution playbook for the AI era

Building software products has never been easier, so why are so many well-funded startups failing to take off no matter how good their product is? In this season finale episode of Build Mode, our ...
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Methane chasers: Hunting a climate-changing gas seeping from Earth’s seafloor

By Elizabeth Devitt They’ve been called “bubble chasers,” and “seep seekers,” though they sometimes call themselves “flare hunters.” They’re a small group of scientific specialists searching the world ...
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New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life

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 ...
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Investor bets $14M on growth in Eastern North Carolina

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Kier, P. and Grant, R.E. (1965) Echinoid Distribution and Habits, Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve. Smithsonian Institution.

ABSTRACT: Tripneustes ventricosus and Echinometra lucunter are two species of sea urchins that live in the oceanic waters of Martinique. Both species live in the same habitat and have common food ...
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Australian cruise ship runs aground, strikes coral reef in first trip after passenger’s death

A luxury expedition vessel has struck a coral reef off Papua New Guinea’s coast in the latest setback for the troubled cruise operator, still reeling from a passenger’s tragic death. The Coral ...
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Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious ...