Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems ... Trophic interactions have led to an endless array of predatory and defensive adaptations. Scorpion fish and frog fish have adapted camouflage ...

In this case, each species tends to evolve adaptations to the other (that is, they coevolve) in order to maximize benefits and minimize losses caused by their close association.

Research on Scott Reef off Northwest Australia has shown that local coral connections help boost the resilience of remote ...

Rising sea temperatures make corals expel tiny algae which live inside them Scientists in Australia say they have found a way to help coral reefs fight the devastating effects of bleaching by ...

A study of samples taken from inside the bodies of centuries-old coral has revealed the threat climate change now poses to the Great Barrier Reef. Researchers in Australia say temperatures in and ...

thriving in this vast and varied world often demands the most surprising adaptations… The shallow waters of the tropics provide the perfect conditions for coral reefs – the most diverse ...

From brilliantly colored fish darting through coral reefs to majestic creatures gliding through the ... each with their own unique adaptations that allow them to outpace their predators, catch prey, ...

However, they exhibited a 19 % reduction in metabolism, alongside an increase in nitrogen uptake and storage—adaptations ...

abadhah. Unlike shallow reefs, mesophotic coral ecosystems remain relatively uncharted, offering scientists a glimpse into unique adaptations shaped by limited sunlight. Chromis abadhah is one ...

The discovery, made during an expedition to deep-sea coral reefs, adds to the growing knowledge ... They also noted that many mesophotic fish share similar adaptations, often occupying specific ...