Coral snakes, known for their vibrant colors and potent venom, belong to the Elapidae family. Predominantly found in the Americas and parts of Asia, Africa, and the Philippines, these snakes are ...

Coral researchers have for the first time captured the specific behavior of a coral as it's bleaching. While scientists have known for some time that coral bleaching occurs when the relationship ...

An imaging platform developed at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) could help reveal new details of coral microstructure and health. Described in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, the ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The diver-operated ...

Coral reef limestone is typified by a highly porous and heterogeneous microstructure, reflecting its biogenic origin and complex diagenetic history. Under dynamic loading—whether induced by seismic ...

A new study suggests climate change may be reshaping reef life in a subtle but serious way — not only by damaging coral ...

Researchers report acoustic links between coral reef degradation and reef fish recruitment. Widespread damage to coral reefs is exacerbated by the absence of fish communities that could potentially ...

A new study borrowed image-analysis methods from engineering to spot the minute movements of a stony coral. Coral reefs around the world are under threat from rising sea temperatures, ocean ...

BRISBANE, Australia: Coral researchers have for the first time captured the specific behaviour of a coral as it's bleaching. The team from QUT in Australia used a clever combination of microscope, ...