The future of coral reefs doesn’t have to be a death sentence. A groundbreaking study from the Coral Reef Alliance proves what we’ve long believed: when conservation strategies embrace evolution, coral reefs have a fighting chance in a warming world. Published in a peer-reviewed journal, the study—Management for network diversity speeds evolutionary adaptation to climate… Continue Reading →
It’s a clear fall night in the Caribbean. High in the sky is a full moon and the water is perfectly warm. Once a year, the conclusion of a full moon and warmer water temperatures sets the mood for an incredible event – coral spawning. On this night, coral polyps release bundles of eggs and… Continue Reading →
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and are home to 25 percent of all marine life though they occupy less than one percent of our oceans. There are sponges and corals of all shapes and sizes, hard and soft; tiny fishes like pygmy seahorses and big fishes like tiger… Continue Reading →