Zain Smith is a first-year PhD student studying marine biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

A study published in PeerJ unveils refined techniques for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in four key Caribbean coral species, offering a crucial advancement in coral reef restoration efforts.

Coral reefs are being hit hard by the climate crisis, and timely interventions for their survival are a top priority. The Global Coral Tech Transfer Project enables SECORE International and the ...

A biodegradable graphene-based paste enables secure coral attachment and mineral growth stimulation without using metal frames or toxic adhesives. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Coral reefs form the structural ...

Florida’s iconic coral reef is in a critical state, with a mere 2% of its living coral cover remaining, underscoring an urgent ecological crisis. However, a science-driven revolution is underway, ...

Coral larvae are picky about where they attach and settle down. One of the ways they decide is by “smelling” chemicals in the water that are associated with healthy reefs. Now, researchers at UC San ...

The substance, applied to surfaces as a coating, improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated surfaces Coral larvae are picky about where they attach and ...

As a team of marine biologists, assessing the health of thousands of square metres of coral reef can be a daunting prospect. Often, we have to monitor some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the ...

Coral reefs are much more than just a pretty place to visit. They are among the world’s richest ecosystems, hosting about a third of all marine species. These reefs also directly benefit more than a ...