Coral reef, Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats

Coral reef, ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas by algae and the calcareous skeletons of coral polyps and other coelenterates. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island. Often called ‘rainforests of the sea,’ coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of organisms.

Threats to Coral - NOAA/AOML

Delicate balance of coral reef processes creates management challenges

Bacteria fed by algae biochemicals can harm coral health

Designing a blueprint for coral reef survival

The biologically rich live/dead coral degradation zone may include

Coral reef - Wikipedia

New Study: Deep Sea Sensor Reveals That Corals Produce Reactive Oxygen Species – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Coral reef, Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats

Research Highlight – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Coral Reefs

Digging into the Geologic Record of Environmentally Driven Changes in Coral Reef Development