Coral reefs, vital for fishing and coastal protection, are increasingly threatened by plastic pollution. Recent studies reveal a troubling rise in plastic in deeper water layers, significantly heightening the risk of coral diseases.
Discoveries by Australian scientists regarding the Great Barrier Reef are alarming; in the last decade, temperatures around the reef have been the highest in 400 years, contributing to five major coral bleaching events. These troubling results, published in “Nature,” may persuade the UN to classify the reef as endangered.
Parrotfish (Scaridae) play a crucial role in coral reef ecosystems, consuming algae and transforming the calcareous skeletons of corals into coral sand. Learn about their significance on coral reefs and the challenges they face due to climate changes, ocean acidification, and overfishing.
Zanzibar is not only a paradise for tourists but also a place where algae farming provides a livelihood for many local women. One of them is Fatima Juma, who shares the challenges and benefits of this work, which combines tradition with environmental conservation.
Mithraculus sculptus, a crab that not only adds a vibrant touch to marine tanks with its intense green shell but also helps keep them clean by consuming excess algae. This small crustacean, ideal as a natural “cleaner” in an aquarium, captures attention with its unique behaviors and serves as a fascinating subject of observation for any aquarist.
Recent studies published in “Nature” sound the alarm that human activities are causing unprecedented temperature increases in the Coral Sea, threatening the survival of the Great Barrier Reef. Experts caution that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, our generation may witness the disappearance of one of the greatest natural wonders on Earth.
Coral reefs are threatened by climate change and human activity. Scientists are delving into the secrets of their reproduction, focusing particularly on sexual reproduction. Recently, data collected over 15 years from the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has been utilized.
Scientists have discovered a new source of oxygen, known as “dark oxygen,” in the depths of the ocean, revolutionizing our understanding of marine chemical processes. Research results published in the prestigious journal “Nature Geoscience” reveal that polymetallic nodules can naturally decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
In this article, you will learn about the role of Labroides dimidiatus, a cleaner fish, in the marine aquarium. Discover how these fish contribute to maintaining health in aquariums by supporting the well-being of other marine species.
Sponges are among the oldest and simplest forms of animal life, known from the late Precambrian. These sessile, often colonial organisms are characterized by a lack of symmetry and a porous structure, which plays a key role in their filtration abilities.