Articles for tag: coral bleaching, coral reefs, Marine Biology, photosynthesis, underwater microscope

Diver swimming near the algae

Coral Secrets Revealed: Diver-Operated Microscope Captures Photosynthesis in Real Time

April Joy Jovita

A new diver-operated microscope is revolutionizing coral research by allowing scientists to observe photosynthesis and microalgae behavior directly in the ocean. Developed by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Benthic Underwater Microscope Imaging PAM (BUMP) offers unprecedented access to coral bleaching and how they respond to environmental stress. A Technological Leap for Coral ...