Articles for tag: coral reefs

How Coral Reefs Protect Us From Storms — And Why Losing Them Is a Global Risk

How Coral Reefs Protect Us From Storms — And Why Losing Them Is a Global Risk

Annette Uy

Imagine a wall so beautiful it takes your breath away, yet so powerful it quietly saves thousands of lives every year. That’s what coral reefs are—a breathtaking natural fortress, dazzling with color and teeming with life, but also silently standing guard against the fury of nature’s worst storms. But what happens when these vibrant protectors ...

The Coral That Eats Like a Predator and Thinks Like an Ecosystem

The Coral That Eats Like a Predator and Thinks Like an Ecosystem

Annette Uy

Imagine an animal that looks like a colorful underwater flower, yet can snatch prey with lightning speed and transform entire oceans with its presence. This is the mesmerizing world of coral—creatures that defy expectations at every turn. They are hunters, architects, and community-builders all at once. In the vast blue wilderness, corals thrive by following ...

Before the Skyscrapers, Singapore Was a Coral Reef Full of Prehistoric Mollusks

Before the Skyscrapers, Singapore Was a Coral Reef Full of Prehistoric Mollusks

Annette Uy

Imagine walking through the bustling streets of Singapore today, surrounded by shimmering towers and the constant hum of city life. It’s hard to believe that beneath these concrete giants lies a story even grander—one shaped not by humans, but by the wild wonders of ancient nature. Long before Marina Bay Sands and the Supertree Grove, ...

The Deepest Coral Reef Ever Discovered — And the Life It Hides

The Deepest Coral Reef Ever Discovered — And the Life It Hides

Annette Uy

Imagine plunging into a world so deep and shadowy that sunlight barely touches its secrets. In this silent underwater realm, far below the familiar splash of tropical reefs, scientists have uncovered something truly astonishing: the deepest coral reef ever found. This discovery rewrites what we thought we knew about where life can thrive. It challenges ...

The Reefs of Tomorrow: Predicting Which Corals Will Survive Climate Chaos

The Reefs of Tomorrow: Predicting Which Corals Will Survive Climate Chaos

Annette Uy

Beneath the shimmering blue surface of our oceans lies a world of color and life so breathtaking it almost feels otherworldly. Coral reefs, often called the “rainforests of the sea,” are home to a quarter of all marine life, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor. Yet, in recent years, this kaleidoscopic wonderland ...

The 24-Hour Clock of Coral Reefs: Night and Day Underwater Worlds

The 24-Hour Clock of Coral Reefs: Night and Day Underwater Worlds

Annette Uy

Have you ever wondered what happens beneath the waves while you sleep? Coral reefs are not just static underwater gardens—they are bustling cities that never truly rest, where the rhythm of life pulses with the rising and setting of the sun. As brilliant daylight fades and darkness sweeps in, the cast of characters on the ...