and the return of vital species in the coral reef food web, such as sharks and turtles. “I predict 70-80 percent coral cover in five years,” Smith declares. At the heart of the program is the ...

In addition, internal waves carry nutrients from deeper water to the fore-reef, providing additional food resources for coral reef communities. Hermatypic corals are the foundation that supports ...

Large fish are critical for coral reefs, a recent study by scientist in France and The University of Texas at Austin has found. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Coral reefs, often referred to as the "rainforests ... As these reefs decline, the ripple effects are felt throughout the ...

While plants and some bacteria can make their own food ... too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes up reefs.

millions of people would lose their most significant food source, and economies would take a major hit. But it’s not just about the jobs. Coral reefs attract tourists to more than 100 countries ...

Paul Mckenzie / WWF-HK Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its wildlife and provide livelihoods, food security and protection from tropical storms for an ...

Although they occupy less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life - that’s more species than rainforests. Animals use reefs for shelter, food and laying eggs ...

The Coral Triangle is a marine region that spans those parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste with at least 500 species of reef-building .

“Our findings underscore the urgent need for action to protect coral reefs, which are not only biodiversity hotspots but also ...