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Predicting the Oceans of the Future With a Mini-Lab
June 7, 2012 — Scientists have created a mini-lab in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The device can simulate predicted future ocean conditions -- such as rising carbon dioxide levels -- and their effects on ... > full story -
Grazing Snails Rule the Waves
May 31, 2012 — Coral reefs and seashores largely look the way they do because large fish and urchins eat most of the seaweed that might otherwise cover them, but a major new study has found that the greatest impact ... > full story -
DNA Evidence Shows That Marine Reserves Help to Sustain Fisheries
May 24, 2012 — Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to sustain valuable Australian fisheries. The scientists applied a forensic DNA profiling approach to track ... > full storyMore: -
Rapid Coral Death by a Deadly Chain Reaction
May 23, 2012 — Most people are fascinated by the colorful and exotic coral reefs, which form habitats with probably the largest biodiversity. But human civilization is the top danger to these fragile ecosystems ... > full story -
Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported Than Previously Estimated
May 22, 2012 — As the popularity of marine aquariums rises, so does the demand for wildlife inhabiting them. Most aquarium fish are harvested from their natural habitats -- primarily coral reefs -- and imported ... > full story -
One-Quarter of Grouper Species Being Fished to Extinction
May 9, 2012 — Groupers, a family of fishes often found in coral reefs and prized for their quality of flesh, are facing critical threats to their survival. Scientists report that 20 species are at risk of ... > full story -
Weed-Eating Fish 'Help Protect Jobs, Livelihoods'
May 8, 2012 — Jobs, livelihoods and ecotourism industries can benefit from having a diverse supply of weed-eating fish on the world's coral reefs, marine researchers say. Despite their small size, relative to the ... > full story -
Pacific Islands on Equator May Become Refuge for Corals in a Warming Climate Due to Changes in Ocean Currents
April 29, 2012 — Scientists have predicted that ocean temperatures will rise in the equatorial Pacific by the end of the century, wreaking havoc on coral reef ecosystems. But a new study shows that climate change ... > full storyMore: -
Scientists Provide First Large-Scale Estimate of Reef Shark Losses in the Pacific Ocean
April 27, 2012 — First study to provide estimates of reef shark losses in the Pacific Ocean are sobering. Researchers noted the enormous detrimental effect that humans have on reef ... > full story -
Fish Larvae Find the Reef by Orienting: The Earlier the Better
April 23, 2012 — For the first time, a numerical study incorporates horizontal larval fish navigation skills into realistic 3D flow fields, creating a powerful tool that spells out how larvae use environmental cues ... > full story
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