British ecologists have discovered that most people are unaware of the harmful effects sunscreen can have on marine environments. The study highlights a gap between actual environmental threats and consumer habits.
Coral reefs provide immense benefits to humanity, but due to ocean warming, more than half of the world's reefs have suffered mass bleaching and die-offs. A new study offers the first precise assessment of the scale of this threat and highlights the importance of global monitoring to ensure their preservation.
A new study has shown that coral reefs not only support marine biodiversity but also regulate the daily rhythms of microbial communities in the surrounding waters. These processes may serve as important indicators of reef health and changes occurring in the ocean.
A study of coral reefs off the coast of Papua New Guinea has shown how increasing ocean acidity is gradually transforming marine ecosystems: corals are being replaced by algae, and biodiversity is declining. These findings help predict the future of reefs and coastal communities as CO2 emissions continue to rise.