Sunscreen bottles are frequently labeled as “reef-friendly” and “coral-safe.” These claims generally mean that the lotions replaced oxybenzone – a chemical that can harm corals – with something else.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has become the first in the zoo and aquarium community to use coral larvae settling techniques to successfully grow two species of anemones—an accomplishment that will ...

With coral reefs under attack from ongoing climate change effects, what steps can be taken to reverse the damage? This is what a recent study published in iScience hopes to address as a team of ...

The soft-bodied sea anemone does not produce reef-forming rocky skeletons on its own, but was induced to produce skeleton creating proteins, turning it into a good model system for studying coral ...

Incidents of coral disease are on the rise. However, in the absence of a surrogate animal host, understanding of the interactions between coral pathogens and their hosts remains relatively limited, ...

Corals depend on their symbiotic relationships with the algae that they host. But how do they keep algal population growth in check? The answer to this fundamental question could help reefs survive in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “A coral reef is very busy and very noisy. There’s lots of ...

Researchers have perfected the recipe for keeping sea anemone and coral cells alive in a petri dish for up to 12 days. The new study has important applications to study everything from evolutionary ...

Shani Talice and Benyamin Rosental explore how stem cells could help corals recover from stress and environmental damage ...

The world’s oceans continue to absorb fossil fuel emissions and heat from the atmosphere, causing them to become warmer and more acidic. This has impacted several marine species and ecosystems, most ...

Djordje Vuckovic has spoken with Soliome, a company involved in the production of novel sunscreen components. He received funding from the National Science Foundation. Bill Mitch has spoken with ...