Scientists take innovation in coral e-DNA monitoring to the ... Researchers studying corals access these invertebrate reef builders by snorkeling and scuba diving, but these methods have ...

Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science ... observations made through scientific scuba diving or snorkeling. "Beautiful coral reefs in subtropical and tropical seas account for only ...

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To accurately monitor these corals, scientists require both scuba diving and ... in the journal Coral Reefs. Four monitoring sites in Shigeo Reef near Motobu Peninsula in Okinawa, Japan, were ...

Discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage that make Okinawa a remarkable destination. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while ...

Dr. Ella Vallelonga, from the University of Adelaide's Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, examined how reef ...

Dive boats explore the Kerama Islands, located about 22 miles west of Okinawa, Japan, an area known for its vibrant coral reefs and warm, clear water. Photograph by Ippei Naoi, Getty Images All ...

to study deep coral reefs and how they are changing with the climate. In marine ecology, a lot of research is conducted while scuba-diving, but we’re often not permitted to dive below 30 metres.

At the Okinawa Institute of Science ... on direct observations during scientific scuba diving or snorkeling. Mesophotic (‘middle-light’) coral ecosystems are light dependent tropical or ...