Discover information on marine biology related to corals.
Written by Coralie Barrier and Florina Jacob. Acknowledgements to Leïla Ezzat. Macro and microplastics represent a real threat to the oceans and associated organisms….
Coral reproduction is a phenomenon that intrigues a large number of scientists, and it can be either by asexual or sexual means. In asexual reproduction,…
The first biological descriptions of cold-water coral bottoms took place in the mid-19th century [1]. At that time, tropical coral reefs were already well known…
Cold water corals have existed for millions of years and have colonized all the seas and oceans of the world. It is therefore not uncommon…
Scleractinian corals and reef formation Coral reefs’ structures are built thanks to the skeleton of Scleractinian corals. These corals begin their life cycle as motile…
The color of coral The corals that inhabit the oceans fascinate and are admired for their vivid and diverse colors. The color that we perceive…
It’s no longer a secret: climate change is drastically affecting our oceans, and especially their coral reefs. Following various episodes of increasing ocean temperatures, we…
Autotrophy VS Heterotrophy An autotrophic organism is able to synthesize its own organic matter from inorganic mineral elements. If it uses the light energy…
During the last global bleaching event (2014-2017), portrayed as the most spectacular in terms of intensity, duration and extent, the Great Barrier Reef lost more…
In addition to being a food resource for more than 500 million people, a habitat for 25% of marine biodiversity, coastal protection in more than…
Durability is what best defines plastic. Convenient, lightweight, and offering good mechanical properties, plastic polymers have revolutionized our everyday lives since mass production began in…