New research suggests seaweed species may adapt to higher temperatures
Picky eater fish clean up seaweeds from coral reefs (w/ Video)
(Phys.org)—Using underwater video cameras to record fish feeding on South Pacific coral reefs, scientists have found that herbivorous fish can be picky eaters – a trait that could spell trouble for endangered reef systems.
Feb 12, 2013
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The 'slippery slope to slime': Overgrown algae causing coral reef declines
(Phys.org)—Researchers at Oregon State University for the first time have confirmed some of the mechanisms by which overfishing and nitrate pollution can help destroy coral reefs – it appears they allow ...
Sep 19, 2012
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Chemical warfare on the reef: How certain seaweed species harm corals
Scientists for the first time have identified and mapped the chemical structure of molecules used by certain species of marine seaweed to kill or inhibit the growth of reef-building coral. Chemicals found ...
Oct 17, 2011
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