The "coral defenders" are made of plastic called PHA. Similar to a potato starch, it naturally breaks down when exposed, ...

For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.

such as elkhorn and brain corals—are the architects of these ecosystems, providing the foundations for coral reef communities. Coral reefs perform many important functions, such as buffering ...

such as elkhorn and brain corals – are the architects of these ecosystems, providing the foundations for coral reef communities. Coral reefs perform many important functions, such as buffering ...