The Beauty of Coral Reefs Is Key to Their Survival—so We Came up with a Way to Measure It

The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival—so we came up with a way to measure it

Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does their damage cause such concern and outrage? What drives people to go to great lengths to protect and restore them?

Hawai’i’s Reefs Face an Unprecedented Acid Surge – And the Clock Is Ticking

A startling new study shows that the waters surrounding Hawai‘i are heading toward levels of ocean acidification not seen in thousands of years—and fast. Even under the most optimistic emissions scenarios, coral reefs around the islands are projected to experience chemical changes that could outpace their ability to adapt. Using fine-scale modeling, scientists reveal that [...]

The conservationist using genetic technology to rewild the planet

"What if we could find coral that were more resistant to warming waters and transplant them to another place, like selective breeding is done?"

Protecting Coral Habitat May Prove Vital As Ocean Becomes More Acidic

Protections for critical coral habitat could bolster climate resilience for Hawaiʻi's reefs.

Corals in crisis: A hidden chemical shift is reshaping Hawaiian reefs

Hawaiian coral reefs may face unprecedented ocean acidification within 30 years, driven by carbon emissions. A new study by University of Hawai‘i researchers shows that even under conservative climate scenarios, nearshore waters will change more drastically than reefs have experienced in thousands of years. Some coral species may adapt, offering a glimmer of hope, but others may face critical stress.

Protecting Coral Habitat May Prove Vital As Ocean Becomes More Acidic Protections for critical coral habitat could bolster climate resilience for Hawaiʻi’s reefs.

Protecting Coral Habitat May Prove Vital As Ocean Becomes More Acidic