Two essential coral species are now functionally extinct—but should we give up hope?

After a devastating marine heat wave hit the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 2023, the populations of two essential ...

Trippy coral, confounded mayflies and a hungry spider among Close-up Photographer of the Year winners

A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer ...
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AI can predict heat stress before coral bleaching begins

Scientists have built an AI tool that predicts coral heat stress weeks early, giving reef managers time to act before bleaching starts.

AI model forecasts coral heat stress on Florida reefs up to six weeks ahead

Scientists have created an AI model that forecasts moderate heat stress—a major precursor to coral bleaching—at sites along ...
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Malaysia lost 20% of its coral reefs in three years

By Rhett Ayers Butler Malaysia’s coral reefs are shrinking at a pace that is hard to ignore. According to the latest national survey by Reef Check Malaysia, about one-fifth of the country’s coral ...