scientists continue to work to understand the intricacies and nature of facilitative interactions in coral reef communities (e.g., Cheney & Cote 2005).

Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas ...

Investing in natural infrastructure by restoring coral reefs in Florida and Puerto Rico can save millions of dollars by ...

“Our modeling is a major advance in characterizing the effectiveness of nature-based infrastructure for coastal protection. The approach can also be applied to other ecosystems, such as beaches, ...

And reefs act as breakwaters to reduce the destructive ... Watch Reef Rescue on The Nature of Things.

More information: Curt D. Storlazzi et al, Hybrid coral reef restoration can be a cost-effective nature-based solution to provide protection to vulnerable coastal populations, Science Advances (2025).

A series of online campaigns was organized by the Sanya National Coral Reef Nature Preserve Management Office. The main theme of the events was "Coral conservation begins with awareness." ...