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Ocean acidification turns certain fish species away from coral reefs, researchers find
A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. While much media attention has ...
"Guitar shark" and snail with venomous "harpoons" among 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine ...
Giant 300-year-old creature measuring 34 metres long found at bottom of ocean
The huge creature, which 'can be seen from space', was discovered entirely by accident by divers exploring a wreck ...
7 Most Colorful Fishes In The Ocean
A small yet dazzling fish with electric blue, orange and green patterns. Features bold yellow, blue, and white stripes, ...
AI Cracks the Ocean’s Acoustic Code to Reveal Hidden Marine Life
Studying coral reefs used to mean hours of grueling manual analysis, but artificial intelligence is changing the game. A new ...
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Shark fishing is making coral reefs collapse in an unexpected way
Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish.
'Fishial' recognition: Neural network deciphers coral reef sounds for species identification
Coral reefs are some of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world's oceans, one ...
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Green staghorn coral may be more likely to survive ocean warming if crabs are around
More specifically, when star fish feed on coral, they cause open wounds that lead to infections, and oftentimes death. The researchers knew that hoof-clawed crabs lived in the vicinity of green ...
Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
The coral reefs of Nha Trang, Vietnam, are in severe decline due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution.