The Red Sea models the future
Sep 26, 2015
Detailed analysis of nutrient distribution and circulation in the Red Sea could provide a model for the future of the world’s oceans.
Results for coral reefs
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Helping corals to cope with pressure
Aug 27, 2017
When faced with high salinity, the tiny plant cells within coral tissue alter their metabolites to better cope with stress.
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High salinity protects corals from heat stress
Feb 25, 2018
Corals living in highly saline waters may be more tolerant to rising water temperatures.
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Anemones take the heat with a little help from their friends
Jun 17, 2018
Research reveals the genetic response to heat stress and highlights symbiotic algae’s role.
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Coral genes go with the flow further than expected
Jan 30, 2020
Simulations reveal unexpected connections in the Red Sea basin that could help marine conservation.
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Quantifying future impacts on coral reefs
Sep 16, 2021
Corals face a grim future over the coming decades and researchers urge faster efforts to reduce global emissions and to enhance coral reef resilience.
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Restoring coral health
Nov 7, 2021
Restoration processes to increase the resilience of corals are needed to counter environmental pressures from climate change.
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Checking coral reef health one tile at a time
Jun 14, 2022
A standardized method for monitoring the condition of coral reefs could strengthen global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats.
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Coral genome reveals cysteine surprise
Sep 23, 2022
The generation of a high-quality genome from a coral specimen reveals an alternative pathway for cysteine biosynthesis in animals and cautions against overreliance on model organisms.
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Northern Red Sea reefs resist bleaching in warming seas
Dec 11, 2022
While corals die out worldwide, resistant reefs in the northern Red Sea could endure a dire global warming scenario.
